4v3 Attacking Overload Challenge
Structured game teaching attackers to exploit numerical advantage through tactical play
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About This Activity
Structured game teaching attackers to exploit numerical advantage through tactical play
Quick Info
high
21
20m x 15m per group
Equipment Required
Tag Belts and Tags
1 set per student
Rugby Balls
1 per group
Coloured Bibs
15 of each colour
Boundary cones
20-30
Tag Belts
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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