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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