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
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