Fruit Pickers
Three teams pass balls while evading designated 'fruit pickers' who try to intercept possession
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About This Activity
Three teams pass balls while evading designated 'fruit pickers' who try to intercept possession
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Balls (handball, football, or similar)
3 minimum
Coloured bibs or markers
3 different colours, enough for whole class
Boundary Markers
8-12 cones
Balls
As needed
Coloured Bibs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Explosive Power
Passing
Endurance
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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