Flag Football Territory Invasion
Teams compete to retrieve balls from opponent's territory while defending their own zone
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About This Activity
Teams compete to retrieve balls from opponent's territory while defending their own zone
Quick Info
high
24
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Flag footballs or rugby balls
10-16 balls
Cones for boundaries
12-16
Team bibs
2 sets of different colours
Tag Belts
1 per student
Softballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Flag Football
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Defending
Team Play
Passing
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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