Copy Cats Basketball Dribbling
Mirror-following warm-up where students copy teacher's dribbling movements and patterns
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About This Activity
Mirror-following warm-up where students copy teacher's dribbling movements and patterns
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Basketballs
1 per student ideally, minimum 1 per 2
Cones
4-6
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Skills
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling
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