Piggy in the Middle

Two players work together to pass the ball through a gate while a defender tries to intercept

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Two players work together to pass the ball through a gate while a defender tries to intercept

Quick Info

moderate

20m x 15m for multiple groups

Equipment Required

Soft play balls

1 per group of 3

Cones

2 per group

Coloured Bibs

1 per defender

Handballs or similar

1 per group (4-6 total)

Area markers

16-24 for boundaries

Balls

As needed

Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 1

Year 5

Year 6

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Ball Skills

Handball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Bibs Required

Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Indoor/Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Tactics

Team Play

Catching

Passing

Decision Making

Features

Inclusive

Interactive

Engaging

Fun

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