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
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