Backstop Rescue Challenge

A focused practice activity where students learn the crucial backstop role by collecting missed balls and making quick returns

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A focused practice activity where students learn the crucial backstop role by collecting missed balls and making quick returns

Quick Info

moderate

30m x 20m for multiple groups

Equipment Required

Tennis Balls

5-7 (one per group)

Hoops

5-7 (one per group)

Cones

10-14 (2 per group)

Suitable For

Year 3

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Fun

Skills

Throwing

Team Play

Catching

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather