Backing Up in Threes
Three-player drill where students practice the crucial skill of backing up a teammate's throw by positioning themselves behind the target to collect wild throws
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About This Activity
Three-player drill where students practice the crucial skill of backing up a teammate's throw by positioning themselves behind the target to collect wild throws
Quick Info
moderate
24
Each group needs approximately 25m x 10m channel (15m fielding distance + 10m backing-up distance)
Equipment Required
Tennis balls or rounders balls
1 per group of three (10-12 balls for class of 30)
Cones or markers
12-15 for marking distances and group positions
Tennis Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Skills
Throwing
Positioning
Team Play
Catching
Anticipation
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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