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Protect the Tail

Three students form a protective circle around a teammate with a tail while a fourth tries to grab it

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About This Activity

Three students form a protective circle around a teammate with a tail while a fourth tries to grab it

Quick Info

moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Tails/Tags

8 (2 per group of 4)

Cones

8 (1 per group)

Suitable For

Year 1
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Invasion Games

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Warm Up

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Skills

Team Play
Agility
Coordination

Space

Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather