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Back Baton Relay

Pairs stand back-to-back holding a foam baton between shoulder blades without hands, racing around a circuit while maintaining synchronized movement and communication

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About This Activity

Pairs stand back-to-back holding a foam baton between shoulder blades without hands, racing around a circuit while maintaining synchronized movement and communication

Quick Info

high
24
Minimum 20m x 15m for circuit plus spectator area

Equipment Required

Foam batons or soft balls

1 per pair (15 for 30 students)

Cones for circuit marking

12-16 cones

Stopwatch or timer

1

Low hurdles or obstacles

4-6 (for progression only)

Balls

As needed

Cones

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Low Hurdles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Team Play
Agility
Coordination

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather