Zone vs Man-to-Man Defence Concepts
Interactive learning activity to understand and compare different defensive strategies in invasion games
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Interactive learning activity to understand and compare different defensive strategies in invasion games
Quick Info
moderate
18
30m x 20m minimum for full demonstrations
Equipment Required
Coloured Cones
15-20 in different colours
Team bibs
15 in contrasting colours
Balls
3-4 appropriate to sport
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Flag Football
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Equipment
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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