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4 vs 2 Basketball Game

Small-sided basketball game where 4 attackers try to score against 2 defenders

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About This Activity

Small-sided basketball game where 4 attackers try to score against 2 defenders

Quick Info

high
8
15m x 10m playing area

Equipment Required

Basketballs

2-3 balls

Targets for scoring

3-4 cones or markers

Boundary Markers

8-10 cones

Bibs for defenders

6 bibs

Basketball

As needed

Targets

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 4

Suitable Sports

Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Skills

Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Dribbling

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather