6v0 Invisible Defenders
Team passing game where groups avoid hitting cones (invisible defenders) while maintaining possession
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About This Activity
Team passing game where groups avoid hitting cones (invisible defenders) while maintaining possession
Quick Info
moderate
24
Large hall or outdoor area - 6 x (15m x 12m) areas
Equipment Required
Footballs
6 (one per group)
Marker cones
60-80 total (8-10 per area + boundaries)
Coloured Bibs
6 sets of different colours
Softballs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Passing
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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