4-Second Possession Challenge
Dynamic warm-up where students practice cradling, dodging and passing under time pressure with a 4-second possession limit
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students practice cradling, dodging and passing under time pressure with a 4-second possession limit
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 30m minimum for 30 students (can scale down for smaller groups)
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student (30 for class of 30)
Lacrosse balls or suitable balls
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Boundary markers or cones
8-12 to mark perimeter
Stopwatch or timer
1
Whistle
1
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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