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Equipment Selection Target Challenge

Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy

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About This Activity

Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy

Quick Info

moderate
24
20m x 15m for 6 stations

Equipment Required

Hoops for targets

18 (3 per station for 6 stations)

Cones for targets

12

Small soft balls

12-18

Bean bags

12-18

Quoits/rings

12-18

Large Balls

6-12

Shuttlecocks or lightweight items

6-12

Markers for distance

18 (3 distances x 6 stations)

Goals

As needed

Cones

As needed

Small Foam Balls

As needed

Balls

As needed

Quoits

As needed

Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Invasion Games
Athletics
Cricket
Rounders
Basketball
Netball

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Responsibility
Communication

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather