Strategies & Tactics

Question 1

explain what attacking is in relation to strategies

Answer 1

use space to gain an advantage when attacking

e.g pass the ball quickly during a Fastbreak

Question 2

explain what defending is in relation to strategies

Answer 2

manoeuvre the opponent to gain an advantage or deny them space

e.g double teaming, zone defence

Question 3

explain what attacking and defensive is in relation to strategies

Answer 3

controlling the pace to suit your game plan

e.g passing around the back in soccer, running the shot clock down in basketball to allow only one possession

Question 4

name the 9 types of sports

Answer 4

invasion (basketball)
net/wall (netball)
striking/fielding (cricket)
target (archery)
athletic (track and field)
water based (kayaking)
aesthetic (gymnastics)
combat (boxing)
extreme (skateboarding)