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Smart Defending Positions

Interactive practice activity for learning effective defensive positioning and teamwork

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About This Activity

Interactive practice activity for learning effective defensive positioning and teamwork

Quick Info

moderate
16
15m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Goals or target markers

1-2

Coloured Bibs

Two different colours, 4-8 each

Ball for demonstration

1

Boundary Markers

6-8 cones

Goals

As needed

Cricket Equipment

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Invasion Games

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Defensive Skills

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather