Partner Racing Relay
Partners take turns racing to cones and back with ball control, emphasising technique over speed and encouraging each other
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About This Activity
Partners take turns racing to cones and back with ball control, emphasising technique over speed and encouraging each other
Quick Info
high
16
30m x 20m minimum for multiple lanes
Equipment Required
Balls
1 per pair
Cones for turning points
1 per pair minimum
Dribbling equipment
1 per student or shared
Cones
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Team Play
Dribbling
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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