Catchers with Cones
High-energy warm-up game where students with cones try to tag others and pass on the cone
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About This Activity
High-energy warm-up game where students with cones try to tag others and pass on the cone
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 30m
Equipment Required
Cones for catchers
5-8
Boundary Markers
8-12
Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Body Control
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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