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Killer Catch - Pressure Catching Game

Competitive circle game where students catch balls under pressure - each drop earns a letter toward spelling KILLER, testing catching consistency and resilience

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About This Activity

Competitive circle game where students catch balls under pressure - each drop earns a letter toward spelling KILLER, testing catching consistency and resilience

Quick Info

moderate
24
20m x 20m minimum for 4 circles

Equipment Required

Cones for circle markers

16-20 (4-5 per circle)

Softballs

1 per group (4-6 balls total)

Softball mitts

1 per student (24-30 mitts)

Softball Equipment

As needed

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Softball
Rounders
Cricket
Handball
Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Values

Resilience
Teamwork
Sportsmanship

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Game Sense
Team Play
Catching

Features

Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather