Stay Tight - Line Defending
Focused drill teaching proper defensive stance and positioning using line boundaries
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About This Activity
Focused drill teaching proper defensive stance and positioning using line boundaries
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
16
Sports hall or court with existing lines, minimum 10m x 15m
Equipment Required
Marker cones
2 per pair
Court lines or tape
Multiple lines
Dish Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Netball
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Skill Progression
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Defensive Skills
Agility
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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