Student Referee Basketball
4v4 basketball games where students take turns being referees, developing officiating skills and rule understanding
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4v4 basketball games where students take turns being referees, developing officiating skills and rule understanding
Quick Info
high
30
Full basketball court or 3 x 15m x 10m areas
Equipment Required
Basketball hoops or targets
3-6
Basketballs
3-6
Coloured Bibs
30 (2 sets of 15)
Whistles
6-9
Scorecards
3-6
Basketball Hoops
As needed
Basketball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Activity Type
Main Game
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Decision Making
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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