Jump Ball Team Assignment
4v4 basketball games using jump balls to determine player marking assignments and restart each quarter
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About This Activity
4v4 basketball games using jump balls to determine player marking assignments and restart each quarter
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 30m minimum for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Basketballs
1 per court (3-4 total)
Bibs/Pinnards
2 sets of different colours (16 total)
Whistles
1-2
Cones/markers
12-16 for court boundaries
Basketball
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Marking
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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