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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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
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