No-Contact Shadow Defending
Students learn defensive positioning and interception skills without physical contact
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About This Activity
Students learn defensive positioning and interception skills without physical contact
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m per playing area
Equipment Required
Balls
2-3 per attacking team
Cones
8-12 for marking boundaries
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Positioning
Defensive Skills
Intercepting
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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