Power Circuit: Ladders, Jumps & Scrambles
High-intensity circuit combining agility footwork, lateral jumping, and commando crawling to build explosive power and upper body strength
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About This Activity
High-intensity circuit combining agility footwork, lateral jumping, and commando crawling to build explosive power and upper body strength
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Agility ladders
4-6
Cones for line jumps
12-16
Benches or low hurdles
4-6
Safety Mats
6-8
Stopwatch or timer
1
SAQ Ladders
As needed
Cones
As needed
Benches
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Skills
Explosive Power
Upper Body Strength
Agility
Coordination
Endurance
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Individual Practice
Progressive Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Features
Engaging
Challenging
Energizing
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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