Tactical Strategy Practice Games
Short competitive games with bonus challenges for implementing specific tactics
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Short competitive games with bonus challenges for implementing specific tactics
Quick Info
high
24
Two courts 15m x 10m each
Equipment Required
Soft balls
12-16 balls total
Cones/markers
16-20 for boundary marking
Timer/stopwatch
1 visible to all
Scoreboard
1-2 for tracking
Softballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Timer
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Danish Longball
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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