Tactical Piggy in the Middle
Strategic possession game in square formation developing attacking and defending concepts with tactical rule variations
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Strategic possession game in square formation developing attacking and defending concepts with tactical rule variations
Quick Info
high
25
30m x 20m for multiple squares
Equipment Required
Cones
20-24 for marking squares
Netballs
5-6 (one per square)
Netball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Suitable Sports
Netball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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