Circle and Line Race
A competitive relay-style warm-up where one team passes a ball around a circle while the other team runs relay races around them.
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About This Activity
A competitive relay-style warm-up where one team passes a ball around a circle while the other team runs relay races around them.
Quick Info
high
20
15m x 15m per group
Equipment Required
Netballs or similar
1 per group
Cones or spots
6 per group (to mark circle positions if needed)
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Netball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Running
Team Play
Passing
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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