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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