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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