Lateral Movement Catching Challenge

Partners practice throwing to make each other move laterally before catching

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Partners practice throwing to make each other move laterally before catching

Quick Info

moderate

Large space - 20m x 25m minimum for multiple pairs with movement

Equipment Required

Tennis Balls

1 per pair (15 for class of 30)

Cones for boundaries

8-12 for marking safe movement areas

Stopwatch

1 for timing challenges

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Year 4

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Fun

Skills

Positioning

Catching

Anticipation

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather