3v3 Free Space Possession - CLAP Tactical Game
Small-sided 3v3 possession game applying CLAP principles (Catch, Look, Assess, Pass) with scoring based on consecutive passes, emphasising tactical decision-making, pivoting, faking, and defensive positioning
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Small-sided 3v3 possession game applying CLAP principles (Catch, Look, Assess, Pass) with scoring based on consecutive passes, emphasising tactical decision-making, pivoting, faking, and defensive positioning
Quick Info
high
24
40m x 40m minimum for 3-4 grids with spacing
Equipment Required
Cones
40-50 to mark 3-4 playing grids (16 cones per 15x15m grid)
Bibs (two colours per grid)
30+ total (need two colours per grid, 3 of each colour)
Frisbees (Ultimate Discs)
1 per grid (4 total for 4 grids)
Whistle
1 for teacher
Bibs
As needed
Frisbees
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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