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Piggy in the Middle - Handball Rules

Keep-away game applying handball rules where team tries to maintain possession while defender attempts to intercept

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About This Activity

Keep-away game applying handball rules where team tries to maintain possession while defender attempts to intercept

Quick Info

high
20
8m x 8m per group minimum

Equipment Required

Handballs

1 per group of 4-5

Coloured Bibs

1 per group for defender

Handballs or basketballs

1 per group (6-8 balls for class of 30)

Bibs/Pinnies

1 per group in contrasting colour (6-8 bibs)

Cones or floor spots

16-24 for marking group areas

Balls

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Cones

As needed

Bibs (training vests)

1 per team for Piggy (6-8 bibs)

Cones for area marking

16-24 (4 per team)

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Handball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Catching
Passing
Dribbling

Activity Type

Main Game
Skill Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Weather

All Weather