Zone Defence Practice Game
Teams practice zonal marking by defending assigned areas and passing responsibility for attackers
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About This Activity
Teams practice zonal marking by defending assigned areas and passing responsibility for attackers
Quick Info
moderate
18
20m x 15m per game
Equipment Required
Cones for zone markers
24-30 per game
Balls
1 per game
Bibs or team markers
12 (2 teams of different colours)
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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