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About This Activity

A decision-making game where players must choose between attempting catches for high points or dodging for safety, developing tactical thinking.

Quick Info

high
20
20m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Soft balls

One per pair (15 maximum)

Scoring sheets or whiteboard

1-2 for tracking

Recording device

1 camera/tablet

Balls

1 per pair or group

Scoring tokens/cards

Optional

Score Sheets

As needed

Cones for court boundaries

16-20 cones

Cones

As needed

Softballs

As needed

Soft balls (tennis ball size)

1 per group of 4 (8 total)

Scoring materials

Paper and pens or small whiteboards

Boundary Markers

16 cones or markers

Net Materials

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Dodgeball
Leadership

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Throwing
Dodging
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Skill Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather

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