4v1 Possession Square
Four players work together to keep possession while one defender tries to intercept in a marked square
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About This Activity
Four players work together to keep possession while one defender tries to intercept in a marked square
Quick Info
moderate
15
Multiple 10m x 10m squares
Equipment Required
Cones
16 (4 per square)
Footballs
1 per square
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Passing
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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