French Cricket - Handball Teamwork Game
Modified French Cricket using handball passing skills where attackers work together to hit a defender below the waist, developing teamwork, passing accuracy, and tactical awareness
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Modified French Cricket using handball passing skills where attackers work together to hit a defender below the waist, developing teamwork, passing accuracy, and tactical awareness
Quick Info
moderate
28
8m x 8m zone per group (minimum), scalable based on group numbers
Equipment Required
Soft balls
1 per group of 4 (8 balls for 30 students)
Floor spots or markers
1 per group (8 for 30 students)
Video recording device
1 (tablet or smartphone)
Softballs
As needed
Mats
As needed
Video Device
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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