Colour Cone Defensive Line Drill
Teams practice maintaining straight defensive lines while moving to different coloured targets
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About This Activity
Teams practice maintaining straight defensive lines while moving to different coloured targets
Quick Info
moderate
24
Multiple 15m x 10m areas or one large 30m x 20m area
Equipment Required
Coloured Cones
40+ in 4-5 different colours
Boundary Markers
12-16 for area definition
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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