Ball and Hoop Strategy Challenge
Teams use ropes to retrieve balls from restricted areas and place them in hoops without entering the zone
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About This Activity
Teams use ropes to retrieve balls from restricted areas and place them in hoops without entering the zone
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
20-24 cones
Balls
9-12 tennis balls
Small cones
9-12 for ball stands
Hoops
3-4 large hoops
Ropes
6-8 ropes (2-3m each)
Rope
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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