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Offensive and Defensive Strategies

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Third graders are introduced to offensive and defensive strategies in the game of soccer. They, in groups, develop their own strategies, write them down for presentation to the instructor and try them out against an opposing team.

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soccer, physical education
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3rd
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Physical Education
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1 hr
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