O's and X's Relay Challenge
Teams compete to get three in a row on a giant noughts and crosses grid through relay running and strategic placement
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About This Activity
Teams compete to get three in a row on a giant noughts and crosses grid through relay running and strategic placement
Quick Info
moderate
16
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Hoops or floor spots
18 (9 per grid for 2 grids)
Coloured bibs or bean bags
20 (5 per team, 4 teams)
Cones for marking
8-10 for start lines and boundaries
Hoops
As needed
Coloured Bibs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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