Dodge and Shoot - Progressive Defence Challenge
Students practice shooting after dodging past defenders, progressing from passive to active defence while developing feinting techniques and shooting under pressure
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About This Activity
Students practice shooting after dodging past defenders, progressing from passive to active defence while developing feinting techniques and shooting under pressure
Quick Info
high
18
60m x 40m outdoor area or large sports hall
Equipment Required
Lacrosse Goals
6 goals
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student (30)
Lacrosse Balls
18 balls (3 per station)
Cones
36 cones (6 per station: 2 for attacker start, 2 for defender start, 2 for boundaries)
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Hockey
Basketball
Handball
Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Progressive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Dodging
Game Sense
Shooting
Agility
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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