Space Creation and Denial Challenge
Interactive drill teaching students how to create space for receiving passes and deny space defensively
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About This Activity
Interactive drill teaching students how to create space for receiving passes and deny space defensively
Quick Info
high
20
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Basketballs
5-6
Cones
15-20
Coloured Bibs
15 (for defenders)
Basketball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Defending
Team Play
Passing
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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