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Triangle and One
 
 
Grade:
Junior, Intermediate
Facility:
Gymnasium or outdoors
Materials:
Balls (Beach, Foam, other)
Activity Description:
Challenge your students to a PlaySport activity that will assist in the development of their tactical skills by learning to maintain and regain possession.
Overview:
  • Groups form a triangle with one defender in the middle.
  • Players attempt to complete passes without dropping the ball or having the defender intercept the pass.
  • An unsuccessful pass results in the defender and thrower switching roles.
  • Switch roles after ten complete passes.
  • Defender may not grab the object from an opponent’s hand
Other variations include:
  • Triangle and One Soccer Pass: players use a soccer ball and kicking/trapping the pass the ball.
  • Circle and Three: Form circle of any number with three people in the middle.
Source:
PlaySport, Ophea, 2008, www.playsport.net
 
 
 

 
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