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Dead Fish Target Game

A fun warm-up game where teams take turns being 'sleeping fish' while the other team gently serves balls to wake them up

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About This Activity

A fun warm-up game where teams take turns being 'sleeping fish' while the other team gently serves balls to wake them up

Quick Info

moderate
20
10m x 20m minimum

Equipment Required

Foam Balls

15-20

Boundary Markers

4-6

Scoreboard

1

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Sending and Receiving

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Warm Up

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Team Play
Agility
Coordination

Weather

All Weather