Small-Sided Tactical Games (4v3/4v4)
Modified team games that develop tactical understanding through uneven and even team scenarios
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About This Activity
Modified team games that develop tactical understanding through uneven and even team scenarios
Quick Info
high
24
25m x 20m minimum for single court
Equipment Required
Balls (appropriate for chosen sport)
3-4
Cones for boundaries and goals
20-24
Bibs/team identifiers
16 (2 sets of 8)
Whistles for referees
3-4
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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