Defend Your Friend

Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

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Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

Quick Info

moderate

15m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Coloured Bibs

8-10

Spots or markers

8-10

Markers

As needed

Bibs or fabric strips

As needed

Cones for centre spots

5-7 (optional)

Cones

As needed

Coloured bibs or bands

1 per group (5-7 total)

Spot Markers

1 per group (optional)

Sun Markers

As needed

Coloured spots/markers

6-8

Mats

As needed

Spots/markers

6-8

Bibs/Tags

6-8

Bibs

As needed

Bibs or tags

1 per group (6-8 total)

Central markers/spots

1 per group (6-8 total)

Stopwatch

Team bibs

1 per group (6-8 total)

Stopwatch or timer

Tails or bands

1 per group (6-10 for typical class)

Cones or spots

1 per group (6-10 for typical class)

Bibs or coloured bands

1 per group (8-10 total for class of 32)

Spots or cones

1 per group (8-10 total)

Whistle

Dish Cones

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Tag rugby tails or ribbon strips

10 (1 per group of 3)

Bibs or bands

6-8 (one per group)

Spot markers or cones

6-8 (one per group)

Tails or tags

8 (one per group of 4)

Cones or spot markers

8 (one per group)

Tails (bibs tucked in waistband)

8 (one per group of 4)

Cones for boundaries

4 corner cones

Bibs for tails

10 (one per group of 3)

Collection bag

Collection Baskets

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1

Year 7

Year 5

Year 6

Year 2

Reception

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Net and Wall

Lacrosse

Netball

Tennis

Dodgeball

Invasion Games

Leadership

Danish Longball

Activity Tags

Features

Social

Inclusive

Interactive

Engaging

Fun

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Medium Space

Outdoor

Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Tactics

Reaction Time

Positioning

Defending

Team Play

Defensive Skills

Body Control

Decision Making

Agility

Coordination

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Cognitive Challenge

Problem Solving

Team Challenge

Progressive Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

High Intensity

Activity Type

Cool Down

Warm Up

Skill Game

Equipment

Bibs Required

Minimal Equipment

Cones Required

Values

Teamwork

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Weather

All Weather