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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