Playing Card Team Selection System

Random team formation system using playing cards to create balanced groups and tournament fixtures

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Random team formation system using playing cards to create balanced groups and tournament fixtures

Quick Info

low

Any classroom or activity space

Equipment Required

Playing cards

1 deck (matching student numbers)

Whiteboard and markers

1 board, 2 markers

Cards

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Softball

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive

Interactive

Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Fair Play

Cooperation

Activity Type

Assessment

Skills

Team Play

Decision Making

Coordination

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity

Space

Indoor/Outdoor