Cat and Mouse Dribbling
One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches
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About This Activity
One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m minimum for full class
Equipment Required
Balls
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Cones
4-8 for boundaries
Balls for dribbling
As needed
Boundary Markers
8-12
Sun Markers
As needed
Handballs or basketballs
1 per 2 students
Handballs (size 1 for Year 7)
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Equipment bag/container
1
Boundary cones
8-12
Handballs
As needed
Water Containers
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2
Reception
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Handball
Basketball
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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