Human Noughts and Crosses with Team Leaders
Strategic team game combining tactical thinking with leadership communication in a large-scale noughts and crosses format
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Strategic team game combining tactical thinking with leadership communication in a large-scale noughts and crosses format
Quick Info
moderate
20
Minimum 12m x 12m for 3x3 grid plus team areas
Equipment Required
Hoops
9 hoops
Team bibs
10 (5 each of 2 colours)
Boundary Markers
8-12 cones
Sun Markers
As needed
Whistle
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Hoops Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Weather
All Weather
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