3 vs 1 Offensive Triangle Game
Small-sided game focusing on offensive strategy and dribbling under pressure
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About This Activity
Small-sided game focusing on offensive strategy and dribbling under pressure
Quick Info
high
24
15m x 20m minimum per game area
Equipment Required
Basketballs
1 per game area (3-4 total)
Training bibs
15-20 in different colours
Cones
8-12 for boundaries
Targets/hoops
1 per game area
Basketball
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Dribbling
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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