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Find the Free Man - Vision and Awareness Drill

Dynamic small group drill where central player receives from multiple sources and must quickly identify and pass to the unmarked 'free man', developing vision, scanning, and decision-making under pressure

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About This Activity

Dynamic small group drill where central player receives from multiple sources and must quickly identify and pass to the unmarked 'free man', developing vision, scanning, and decision-making under pressure

Quick Info

moderate
30
25m x 25m for 6 squares (class of 30)

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

24 (4 per square for 6 groups)

Balls (handball, netball, basketball, or football)

18 (3 per group of 5)

Cones

As needed

Balls

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Handball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Receiving
Passing
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather