Cone Protection Challenge
Partners take turns attacking and defending cones using progressively challenging throwing and hitting techniques
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About This Activity
Partners take turns attacking and defending cones using progressively challenging throwing and hitting techniques
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m
Equipment Required
Cones
3-4 per student
Tennis Balls
1 per pair
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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