Dodge It Tag
Competitive tag game where catchers pass a soft ball and attempt to tag runners, applying passing skills under game pressure
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About This Activity
Competitive tag game where catchers pass a soft ball and attempt to tag runners, applying passing skills under game pressure
Quick Info
high
30
30m x 20m minimum divided into three zones of approximately 10m x 15m each (adjust based on available space and class size)
Equipment Required
Soft balls (foam or sponge)
3 (one per zone)
Cones for zone boundaries
12-16 cones to mark three zones clearly
Bibs in two colours
18-21 bibs (approximately 7 per zone accounting for catchers accumulating)
Whistle
1
Video camera or tablet device
1 (optional for recording footage)
Dodgeball
As needed
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Digital Cameras
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Netball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Agility
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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