3v1 Keep Ball
Three attackers work together to maintain possession against one defender in defined area
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About This Activity
Three attackers work together to maintain possession against one defender in defined area
Quick Info
high
20
Multiple 10m x 10m areas
Equipment Required
Balls
1 per group of 4
Cones
16 cones (4 per area for boundaries)
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Sending and Receiving
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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