POSSESSION

Category: Territorial

Source: Games: Principles & Practice

(2014)
Grade level: 3-6

Activity level: High

Fundamental Techniques: Locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulation skills.

Tactics: Communication, moving around in a playing space, teamwork, and defense.
Progressions of Learning: Competency I, II: roles, throwing an object, receiving an object,
methods of communication.
Equipment: Playing area, pinnies, balls.
Formation: Team

Description of Play/Progression:

Layer 1: Students are divided into teams of three. Groups of three will form a triangle and
practice passing the ball around.
Layer 2: One team will face off against another team to in a 3 vs. 3 situation. The students in one
team are trying to make 5 passes to their teammates without getting intercepted or dropping the
ball. The defending team must play warm defense. The one with the ball can only pivot but not
take steps with the ball.
Modifications: The size of the playing area can be decreased. The number of passes can be
increases. The number of steps the player can take with the ball can be increased.
Safety: Warm defense, therefore there is no contact between players.