Catch Tag with Strategic Thinking
High-energy tag game where frozen players must be freed through successful catches while taggers try to intercept throws
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About This Activity
High-energy tag game where frozen players must be freed through successful catches while taggers try to intercept throws
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured Bibs
4
Rounders balls
4
Boundary Markers
8-12
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Agility
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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