Chain Tag with Agility Focus
Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m
Equipment Required
Cones
8 (for marking corners and boundaries)
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Basketball
Netball
Football
Rugby
Hockey
Athletics
Handball
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Team Play
Agility
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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