3v3 Half Court Basketball
Small-sided basketball games focusing on applying offensive and defensive movement skills in team situations.
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About This Activity
Small-sided basketball games focusing on applying offensive and defensive movement skills in team situations.
Quick Info
high
18
Two half courts minimum 15m x 10m each
Equipment Required
Basketballs
2 balls (1 per game)
Coloured Bibs
2 sets of different colours
Basketball Hoops
2 hoops
Marker cones
12-16 cones
Basketball
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Agility
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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