Defensive Width Positioning Game
Tactical game teaching defenders to spread across field width and mark opponents effectively
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About This Activity
Tactical game teaching defenders to spread across field width and mark opponents effectively
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured Bibs
15 each of 2 colours
Boundary cones
8-12
Rugby ball
1
Dish Cones
As needed
Rugby Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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