Progressive Defender Possession Game
3v3 possession game where attacking team faces progressive defensive pressure - one defender added every 5 consecutive passes
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3v3 possession game where attacking team faces progressive defensive pressure - one defender added every 5 consecutive passes
Quick Info
high
18
10m x 20m per game (or two 10m x 10m adjacent squares)
Equipment Required
Cones
12-16 per game (to mark two adjacent squares)
Netballs
1 per game group
Bibs
3 per game (one team)
Netball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Netball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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