Not in My Garden - Communication Challenge
Partners work as a team to keep their side clean by moving equipment while communicating strategy across a divided space.
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About This Activity
Partners work as a team to keep their side clean by moving equipment while communicating strategy across a divided space.
Quick Info
8 mins
high
20
Sports hall or large classroom - 15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Soft equipment for throwing
40+ items (balls, bean bags, foam shapes)
Cones or markers
10-15 for dividing line
Soft Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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