Jail Ball - Treasure Collection Game

Teams attempt to collect opposing team's treasure while avoiding being tagged and sent to jail

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Teams attempt to collect opposing team's treasure while avoiding being tagged and sent to jail

Quick Info

high

20m x 15m per playing area

Equipment Required

Boundary cones

20-25

Treasure items (balls/beanbags)

20-30 total

Hoops for treasure storage

4-6

Dish Cones

As needed

Bean bags

As needed

Hoops

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Reaction Time

Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Fun

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather