Numerical Advantage Tactical Games
Small-sided games with uneven numbers to teach tactical advantage and adaptation
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Small-sided games with uneven numbers to teach tactical advantage and adaptation
Quick Info
high
18
25m x 20m per game area
Equipment Required
Balls
4-6
Goals or targets
4-6
Team bibs
15 in 2-3 colours
Cones for boundaries
12-16
Goals
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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