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Beat the Beanbag

Individual challenge where students throw beanbags up and catch them before they hit the ground

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About This Activity

Individual challenge where students throw beanbags up and catch them before they hit the ground

Quick Info

moderate
20
10m x 8m minimum

Equipment Required

Beanbags

1 per student

Wall Space

One clear wall

Cones

4 per group of 4

Balls

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Ball Skills
Striking & Fielding

Activity Tags

Space

Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Running
Catching
Body Control
Agility
Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Warm Up
Skill Game

Weather

All Weather