Tactical Overlap Practice Drill
Structured drill teaching overlap and underlap runs to create overloads in invasion games
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About This Activity
Structured drill teaching overlap and underlap runs to create overloads in invasion games
Quick Info
moderate
24
40m x 20m for three parallel zones
Equipment Required
Footballs
3-5
Rugby Balls
3-5
Basketballs
3-5
Cones
12-15
Softballs
As needed
Basketball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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