Pressure Cooker Defence
Fast-paced defensive challenges where teams must prevent attacking breakthroughs under time pressure
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About This Activity
Fast-paced defensive challenges where teams must prevent attacking breakthroughs under time pressure
Quick Info
high
14
20m x 15m marked playing area
Equipment Required
Tag Belts and Tags
1 set per player (14-20 sets)
Rugby ball
1
Cones
8-10
Whistle
1
Tag Belts
As needed
Rugby Balls
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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