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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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About This Activity

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

Quick Info

moderate
25
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