Multi-Sport Defending Stations
Three stations with Football, Basketball, and Hockey where students practice one-on-one defending skills with sport-specific equipment
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About This Activity
Three stations with Football, Basketball, and Hockey where students practice one-on-one defending skills with sport-specific equipment
Quick Info
high
24
25m x 15m minimum for three stations
Equipment Required
Footballs
4-6
Basketballs
4-6
Hockey sticks
8-12
Hockey balls
4-6
Cones/markers
15-20
Softballs
As needed
Basketball
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Defensive Skills
Agility
Coordination
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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