Human Skittles Bowling
Children act as dodging skittles while bowlers roll balls to gently hit them in a fun warm-up game
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About This Activity
Children act as dodging skittles while bowlers roll balls to gently hit them in a fun warm-up game
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Foam balls or balloon balls
6-8
Cones for boundaries
8-10
Suitable For
Year 1
Suitable Sports
Target Games
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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