HEALTH · Physical Education
Target & Invasion Games
A comprehensive guide covering the different styles, examples, and playing methods for target and invasion games.
Target Games
Throwing, sliding, or rolling objects to hit or get close to a target.
Invasion Games
Invading opponents' space to score goals by throwing, sliding, or rolling objects.
Styles of Play
Methods for defending area and actively invading opposite side.
1. Target Games
Explore the styles and examples of target games. Click through the tabs below to inspect each category.
2. Invasion Games
Different styles, player interactions, and methods for playing invasion games.
1. Invasion Games Overview
- Objective: Score goals by throwing, sliding, or rolling an object.
- Opponent Interaction: Opponents are allowed to invade space or area.
- Timing: Both teams play at the same time.
- Examples: Football, Soccer, Basketball.
Styles of Play
Defensive
- Approach: Opponent stays on their side, not invading opposite side.
- Purpose: Defending to disallow enemy entry into theirs.
Offensive
- Approach: Opponent actively tries to invade opponents' side.
- Purpose: Intending to steal goal from their opponents' side.
3. Quick Reference Table
A fast revision guide for all concepts covered in this module.
| Concept | Category | Key Definition / Example |
|---|---|---|
| Target Games | Games overview | Score by throwing/sliding/rolling object to hit/get close to target. Opponent area and playing at the same time not allowed. |
| Opposed Target Games | Games style | Involve direct interference where actions affect placement for next move. |
| Unopposed Target Games | Games style | Played independently; relying only on accuracy, unable to block shot. |
| Target Games Examples | Examples | Archery, Darts, Bocce. |
| Invasion Games | Games overview | Score goal by throwing/sliding/rolling object. Invasion of opponent area allowed. Teams play at the same time. |
| Invasion Games Examples | Examples | Football, Soccer, Basketball. |
| Defensive Style | Styles of play | Remaining on your side to defend, disallowing entry without trying to invade. |
| Offensive Style | Styles of play | Actively trying to invade opposite side to steal goal. |