Man-to-Man vs Zone Defence Experiment

Small group activity comparing effectiveness of different defensive strategies in game-like situations

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Small group activity comparing effectiveness of different defensive strategies in game-like situations

Quick Info

moderate

20m x 15m minimum for multiple groups

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

4 per group (32 typical class)

Balls

1 per group

Bibs or bands

Half the class (one colour for defenders)

Cones

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge

Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Tactics

Game Sense

Decision Making

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Challenging

Values

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather