Football Tag with Ball Familiarity
Dynamic warm-up game where taggers carry footballs while chasing and tagging other students who can be rescued by teammates
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up game where taggers carry footballs while chasing and tagging other students who can be rescued by teammates
Quick Info
8 mins
high
24
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Footballs
4 (1 per tagger)
Cones
8-12 for boundaries
Softballs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Running
Team Play
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Energizing
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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