Through the Gate Defending

1v1 defending game where defenders try to prevent attackers from dribbling through cone gates

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1v1 defending game where defenders try to prevent attackers from dribbling through cone gates

Quick Info

high

20m x 25m minimum

Equipment Required

Cones

20-30

Basketballs or similar

1 per pair (8-15 total)

Dodgeball

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Year 4

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Game Sense

Defensive Skills

Agility

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge

Team Challenge

Values

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Cooperation

Features

Engaging

Fun

Challenging

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather