Pressure Cooker Lay-ups
Players practice lay-up technique while defenders apply increasing pressure, developing decision-making and resilience
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About This Activity
Players practice lay-up technique while defenders apply increasing pressure, developing decision-making and resilience
Quick Info
18 mins
high
18
Basketball court or 15m x 15m area with hoop
Equipment Required
Basketballs
1 per 3 students minimum
Marker cones
1 per hoop
Basketball Hoops
1-3 depending on group size
Basketball
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Shooting
Body Control
Decision Making
Agility
Weather
All Weather
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