Mini Tournament Attack Defend
Short competitive games applying attacking and defending skills in tournament format
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About This Activity
Short competitive games applying attacking and defending skills in tournament format
Quick Info
high
20
30m x 20m for multiple pitches
Equipment Required
Goals or target areas
4-6 (2-3 per pitch)
Balls
4-6 (2-3 per pitch)
Coloured Bibs
16-20 (4 colours, 4-5 each)
Boundary Markers
20-30 cones
Stopwatch/timer
1
Goals
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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