Cat and Mouse Dribbling

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

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One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

Quick Info

moderate

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

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