Ball Tag Cooperative
Teams work together to pass a ball and tag a designated target player
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About This Activity
Teams work together to pass a ball and tag a designated target player
Quick Info
moderate
24
30m x 20m total (6 areas of 15m x 10m)
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
6 (one per group)
Cones
24 (for marking 6 areas)
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Passing
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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