Ball Tag Protection Game
A dynamic tag game where students use tennis balls as protection from being tagged
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About This Activity
A dynamic tag game where students use tennis balls as protection from being tagged
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 30m
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
4-6 balls
Cones
8-10
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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