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Beat the Ball Around the Square

Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner

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About This Activity

Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner

Quick Info

high
24
25m x 25m minimum for 6 groups

Equipment Required

Cones

16 (4 per square for 4 groups)

Tennis Balls

8 (one per group, plus spares)

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Ball Skills
Cricket
Rounders
Rugby
Athletics

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Speed
Team Play
Catching
Agility
Coordination
Endurance

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application
Skill Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather