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
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