Knee Touch Challenge
Partner challenge game where students try to touch their opponent's knee whilst protecting their own, developing defensive stance and quick reactions
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About This Activity
Partner challenge game where students try to touch their opponent's knee whilst protecting their own, developing defensive stance and quick reactions
Quick Info
high
20
15m x 15m minimum for class of 30
Equipment Required
Gym mats or safe floor surface
Sufficient to cover playing area
Boundary markers or cones
8-12 to mark playing area
Gym Mats
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Self Defence
Activity Tags
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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