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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