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Numbers Reaction Game

Fast-paced reaction game where students respond to number calls with attack and defend roles

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About This Activity

Fast-paced reaction game where students respond to number calls with attack and defend roles

Quick Info

high
20
20m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Targets/Goals

10-15

Balls (various sizes)

8-12

Boundary Markers

8-10

Goals or markers

6 goals (2 per grid)

Balls

3 balls (1 per grid)

Marker cones

12-18 cones

Stopwatch

1-3 stopwatches

Cones

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Small goals

6 (2 per pitch)

Hockey balls

3 plus spares

Cones for team positions

12-15 for team markers

Hockey sticks

1 per student

Small Goal

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 6
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Invasion Games
Hockey

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required

Competition

Non-Competitive
High Competition
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Skills

Reaction Time
Game Sense
Speed
Team Play
Shooting
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Activity Type

Main Game
Skill Game

Values

Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather