Battleships Target Game
Pairs take turns dribbling towards partner's cone targets to 'sink their battleships'
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About This Activity
Pairs take turns dribbling towards partner's cone targets to 'sink their battleships'
Quick Info
moderate
16
20m x 15m for full class
Equipment Required
Cones
6 per pair (90 total for class of 30)
Footballs
2 per pair
Boundary Markers
As needed
Small goals
As needed
Hockey balls
As needed
Hockey sticks
As needed
Volleyball nets and posts
As needed
Volleyballs
As needed
Cones or markers
As needed
Bibs or team bands
As needed
Small Balls
1 per pair
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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