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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