Sportsmanship-Focused Friendly Matches
Small-sided basketball games emphasising fair play and character development
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About This Activity
Small-sided basketball games emphasising fair play and character development
Quick Info
high
18
Multiple small courts - 15m x 10m each minimum
Equipment Required
Basketballs
4-6 (one per game)
Bibs
Two complete sets different colours
Cones for boundaries
16-20
Clipboards for observation
3-4
Basketball
As needed
Cones
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Character Development
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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