Maximum Involvement Relay Discovery
Students experience relay races in two formations (3 large teams vs 10 small teams) to discover that smaller teams create more engagement by reducing waiting time
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About This Activity
Students experience relay races in two formations (3 large teams vs 10 small teams) to discover that smaller teams create more engagement by reducing waiting time
Quick Info
high
30
20m x 30m for full setup (can adapt to smaller)
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
10-12 (one per lane)
Stopwatch or timer
1
Cones
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Skills
Speed
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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