Numbers Game Attack vs Defence
Progressive game scenarios developing team defence and attack through numerical advantages and disadvantages
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About This Activity
Progressive game scenarios developing team defence and attack through numerical advantages and disadvantages
Quick Info
high
24
Half court minimum (14m x 15m), full court preferred
Equipment Required
Basketballs
2-4 depending on group divisions
Team bibs
15 each of two colours
Cones
12-16 for boundaries
Whistle
1
Basketball
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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