Attack and Defence Square Challenge
An attacker works to lose a defender inside a square to receive and return passes from feeders positioned on the perimeter
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About This Activity
An attacker works to lose a defender inside a square to receive and return passes from feeders positioned on the perimeter
Quick Info
high
24
Each square 5m x 5m with 4-5m spacing between squares. For 4 groups: minimum 20m x 15m total
Equipment Required
Cones
16 (4 cones per square, 4 squares for class of 24)
Frisbees
8 (2 per square)
Bibs
4 (1 per square for attacker identification)
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Attacking
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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