Tactical Choice Defence Games
Small-sided games where teams choose their defensive strategy based on game situations.
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About This Activity
Small-sided games where teams choose their defensive strategy based on game situations.
Quick Info
high
24
Full sports hall or two half courts
Equipment Required
Goals
4 goals
Floorball balls
6-8 balls
Coloured Bibs
2 sets of 8
Boundary Markers
12-16 cones
Game Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Suitable Sports
Floorball
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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