Touching Distance Tracking

Defenders practice staying close to attackers while they dribble, developing spatial awareness and tracking skills

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Defenders practice staying close to attackers while they dribble, developing spatial awareness and tracking skills

Quick Info

moderate

20m x 15m minimum (multiple 10m x 10m squares)

Equipment Required

Footballs

1 per pair (15 for class of 30)

Cones

40-50 for area marking

Softballs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Suitable Sports

Football

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Team Play

Defensive Skills

Agility

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Challenging

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather