Invasion Games and Team Tactics · Team Sports

Defensive Positioning

Mastering man to man and zone defense concepts to prevent scoring.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does your body position affect your ability to defend an opponent?
  2. 2What are the advantages of using a zone defense over man to man?
  3. 3How can you anticipate an opponent's move before they make it?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 2 - Movement Concepts
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Invasion Games and Team Tactics
Period: Team Sports

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