Catching Pancakes - Multi-Directional Disc Control
Partner-based warm-up developing two-handed pancake catching technique at varying heights and orientations with progressive challenges
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About This Activity
Partner-based warm-up developing two-handed pancake catching technique at varying heights and orientations with progressive challenges
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Frisbees (Ultimate Discs)
1 per 2 students (minimum 15 for class of 30)
Boundary cones
8-12 to mark playing area
Frisbees
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Catching
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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