Basketball Line Ball
Small-sided teams apply protective dribbling skills in games where scoring involves placing the ball on target lines
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About This Activity
Small-sided teams apply protective dribbling skills in games where scoring involves placing the ball on target lines
Quick Info
high
24
Multiple 10m x 10m areas (netball thirds work well)
Equipment Required
Basketballs
4-5 (one per game area)
Boundary cones
20-30
Team bands/bibs
15 (half the class)
Target line markers
8-10 cones per area
Basketball
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Dribbling
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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