Progressive Basketball Assessment Games
Small-sided games progressing from 2v2 to 5v5 to assess skill development and readiness
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About This Activity
Small-sided games progressing from 2v2 to 5v5 to assess skill development and readiness
Quick Info
high
20
Sports hall 20m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Basketballs
1 per 4 students
Cones
20-30 for court marking
Team bibs
Enough for team identification
Basketball hoops or targets
2-4
Basketball
As needed
Basketball Hoops
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Assessment
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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