Barrier Goals Game
Partners compete to score goals while practicing long and short barrier fielding techniques
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About This Activity
Partners compete to score goals while practicing long and short barrier fielding techniques
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
10-15
Small goals or cones
20
Goals
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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