Cannonball Run
Students dribble across an area while others try to roll balls to touch their dribbling ball, developing evasive dribbling skills
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About This Activity
Students dribble across an area while others try to roll balls to touch their dribbling ball, developing evasive dribbling skills
Quick Info
high
16
20m x 10m crossing area plus safe zones
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks or dribbling implements
1 per student
Dribbling balls
1 per 2 students
Soft rolling balls (foam/sponge)
4-6
Boundary Markers
8-10
Hockey sticks
As needed
Game Balls
As needed
Soft Rolling Ball
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Endurance
Dribbling
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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