Pre-season Friendly 3v3 Basketball
Small-sided basketball games focusing on skill application, shot selection, and development over winning
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About This Activity
Small-sided basketball games focusing on skill application, shot selection, and development over winning
Quick Info
high
18
Full basketball court or equivalent (28m x 15m) for multiple 3v3 courts
Equipment Required
Basketballs
4-6 balls (1 per court)
Basketball Hoops
4-6 hoops
Coloured Bibs
18 bibs in different colours
Cones
16-20 cones
Basketball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Decision Making
Dribbling
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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