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
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