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Team throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses
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About This Activity
Team throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Hoops
5-6
Medium soft balls
5-6 (one per team)
Cones for throwing line
6-8
Bean bags
As needed
Tennis balls or soft play balls
As needed
Markers for throwing line
As needed
Hoops for houses
As needed
Lacrosse sticks or catching equipment
As needed
Balls
15-20 (3-4 per team)
Cones
10-12
Tennis balls or size 3 footballs
5-6 (one per team)
Distance markers
10-12 cones
Team identification
30 bibs or bands
Softballs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Markers
10-12 cones for throwing lines
Hoops (houses)
1 per team (6-8 total)
Lacrosse sticks or equivalent
1 per team (6-8 total)
Lacrosse sticks
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 6
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Net and Wall
Fundamental Movement Skills
Invasion Games
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Hoops Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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