Defensive Pressure Ball Drill
Small groups practice applying defensive pressure to force turnovers using the 3-second rule
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About This Activity
Small groups practice applying defensive pressure to force turnovers using the 3-second rule
Quick Info
high
18
Multiple 8m x 8m squares
Equipment Required
Handballs or similar
1 per group (6-10 total)
Cones for boundaries
32-40
Stopwatch or timer
1-2
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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