North South East West Possession
Strategic possession game with outside support players teaching space utilization and tactical passing
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Strategic possession game with outside support players teaching space utilization and tactical passing
Quick Info
moderate
18
10m x 10m per group
Equipment Required
Balls
1 per group
Cones
16 per group (4 corners, plus markers)
Bibs
2-3 per group for defenders
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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