EGGsellent Ball Control Challenge
Students keep ball off ground using hands and solo technique in shrinking space
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About This Activity
Students keep ball off ground using hands and solo technique in shrinking space
Quick Info
high
20
20m x 20m reducing to 10m x 10m
Equipment Required
Balls (various sizes)
1 per student (30)
Cones or markers
16-20
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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