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Ocean Break Challenge

Competitive game where students hit balls over nets to stay 'safe on beach' while those who miss go to 'ocean' and can escape by catching others' balls

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About This Activity

Competitive game where students hit balls over nets to stay 'safe on beach' while those who miss go to 'ocean' and can escape by catching others' balls

Quick Info

high
18
15m x 8m per group of 6

Equipment Required

Tennis Rackets

1 per student

Tennis Balls

1 per student

Nets or cone markers

1 per court

Court boundary markers

20-30 cones

Nets

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Throwing
Catching
Hopping

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Space

Medium Space
Outdoor

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather