Octopus Tag - Movement and Evasion
Dynamic warm-up game where students navigate space while avoiding being tagged and turned into stationary obstacles
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up game where students navigate space while avoiding being tagged and turned into stationary obstacles
Quick Info
high
25
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
8-12
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Reaction Time
Team Play
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Self Assessment
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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