Danish Longball
A tactical throwing and catching game where batting pairs score points by making strategic risk/reward decisions
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About This Activity
A tactical throwing and catching game where batting pairs score points by making strategic risk/reward decisions
Quick Info
high
30
45m x 30m for three courts
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
6 (2 per court)
Cones
30-36 for court marking
Team bibs
30 (two colours)
Measuring tape
1
Rounders bats
3-5
Soft balls
10
Cones for court marking
40-50 (marking boundaries, first lines, end lines for 3 courts)
Bibs/Pinnies
15 (5 per court for fielding teams)
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Cones or markers
20-30 for court boundaries
Video equipment
1 camera or tablet
Softballs
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Danish Longball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Running
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Batting
Bowling
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Weather
All Weather
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