Attack vs Defence in Squares
Controlled tactical practice where attackers use movement to receive passes while defenders track and intercept
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About This Activity
Controlled tactical practice where attackers use movement to receive passes while defenders track and intercept
Quick Info
moderate
30
40m x 30m minimum for 6 squares
Equipment Required
Cones
24 for marking squares
Footballs
9 (3 groups)
Netballs
9 (3 groups)
Softballs
As needed
Netball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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