Choice-Based Tactical Invasion Games
Students choose from football, handball, or unihoc to apply tactical awareness in game situations
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Students choose from football, handball, or unihoc to apply tactical awareness in game situations
Quick Info
high
30
Full sports hall or large outdoor area (40m x 60m)
Equipment Required
Footballs
6-8
Handballs
4-6
Unihoc sticks and balls
20 sticks, 4 balls
Goals/Targets
6 (2 per sport area)
Softballs
As needed
Goals
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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