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Cat and Mouse Ball Control

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

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About This Activity

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

Quick Info

moderate
16
15m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Balls

1 per student ideally, minimum 1 per pair

Boundary Markers

8-10 cones

Sun Markers

As needed

Tennis Balls

1 per student

Rackets or paddles

1 per student

Rackets

As needed

Tennis Rackets

1 per student

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Striking & Fielding
Invasion Games
Net and Wall
Tennis

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather