Pentagon Fielding Challenge
Advanced team game where 4 fielders must throw ball through numbered sequence while 1 batter walks around pentagon
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About This Activity
Advanced team game where 4 fielders must throw ball through numbered sequence while 1 batter walks around pentagon
Quick Info
13 mins
high
15
40m x 20m for 3 simultaneous games
Equipment Required
Cones for bases
15 (5 per game - numbered 1-4 plus start)
Tennis Balls
3 (1 per game)
Number markers
12 (numbers 1-4 for each game)
Cones
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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