Compass Point Crossing Challenge
Players practice cradling while navigating across a circle, dodging others in the centre
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About This Activity
Players practice cradling while navigating across a circle, dodging others in the centre
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
24
20m diameter circle minimum
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student
Balls
1 per student
Compass markers
8 position markers
Coloured identification cones
4 different colours
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling
Weather
All Weather
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