Football Dribble Tag Challenge
High-energy warm-up where students protect their ball while trying to tag others' balls using sole of foot
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About This Activity
High-energy warm-up where students protect their ball while trying to tag others' balls using sole of foot
Quick Info
high
20
30m x 20m (adjustable)
Equipment Required
Footballs
1 per student
Cones or markers
8-12 for boundaries
Softballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Decision Making
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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