Ball Steal Challenge
Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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About This Activity
Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 20m
Equipment Required
Basketballs
20-25 (most students need one)
Boundary Markers
8-12 cones
Defender Identification
5-8 bibs or bands
Cones for bases
5 large cones
Balls
25 balls total (5 per base)
Coloured Bibs
30 bibs in 5 different colours (6 per colour)
Zone marker cones
20-25 small cones to mark team zones
Cones
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Softballs or similar balls
25 balls total (5 per base)
Hoops for bases
5 hoops
Additional markers for base boundaries
10-15 cones
Coloured bibs or bands
30 (6 per team in 5 different colours)
Softballs
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Softball
Rounders
Football
Hockey
Rugby
Netball
Athletics
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Hoops Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Throwing
Cardiovascular Fitness
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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