Over the Zone
Teams throw balls over opponents into safe zones where teammates catch to advance the thrower
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About This Activity
Teams throw balls over opponents into safe zones where teammates catch to advance the thrower
Quick Info
15 mins
high
20
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Flag footballs or soft balls
6-10 balls
Team identification bibs
2 sets of 15
Boundary Markers
15-20 cones
Cones
15-20
Team bibs
2 sets of 15
Flag Footballs
As needed
Boundary cones
12-16
Dish Cones
As needed
Balls (multiple types acceptable)
6-8 balls
Team identification
15 bibs per team
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Flag Football
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Throwing
Team Play
Passing
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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