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Distance Throwing Zones

Students throw for maximum distance into coloured zone markers while applying perfect technique

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About This Activity

Students throw for maximum distance into coloured zone markers while applying perfect technique

Quick Info

high
20
25m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Basketballs

8-10

Coloured Cones

15 (5 red, 5 blue, 5 green)

Throwing line markers

6-8

Basketball

As needed

Markers

As needed

Bean bags

1 per student

Distance markers/cones

15-20

Measuring tape

1

Balls

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Athletics

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Power
Throwing
Timing
Body Control
Coordination

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Individual Practice
Direct Instruction
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Skill Game

Weather

All Weather