Out of the Back - Deceptive Passing Circle
Small groups form circles practicing back hand passing for deception while developing anticipation skills through unpredictable pass directions and elimination game format
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About This Activity
Small groups form circles practicing back hand passing for deception while developing anticipation skills through unpredictable pass directions and elimination game format
Quick Info
moderate
20
Multiple 4m diameter circles - approximately 20m x 15m for 5 groups
Equipment Required
Soft balls
1 per group of 4 (5-8 total for class)
Markers for circle boundaries
4 per circle (optional)
Softballs
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Skills
Reaction Time
Body Control
Passing
Anticipation
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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