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Basketball Defending Championship

Competitive 5v5 basketball games with rotating teams, focusing on applying defending tactics with bonus points for excellent defensive play

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About This Activity

Competitive 5v5 basketball games with rotating teams, focusing on applying defending tactics with bonus points for excellent defensive play

Quick Info

high
30
Two courts minimum 20m x 15m each

Equipment Required

Basketballs

2 for games + extras

Basketball hoops/goals

4 total (2 per court)

Coloured bibs/pinnies

30 (6 different colours)

Whistles

2

Scoresheets

2

Basketball

As needed

Basketball Hoops

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Score Sheets

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required

Space

Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Skills

Tactics
Game Sense
Defending
Team Play

Activity Type

Main Game

Teaching Focus

Team Challenge
Competitive Learning

Competition

High Competition

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather