3v1 Attack and Defence Practice
Small-sided practice focusing on attacking movement to lose defenders and accurate passing under pressure
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About This Activity
Small-sided practice focusing on attacking movement to lose defenders and accurate passing under pressure
Quick Info
moderate
21
30m x 20m for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Frisbees
1 per group of 3 (10 total for 30 students)
Cones
40-50 for multiple court boundaries
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Passing
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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