Pursuit Relay Competition
Multiple teams race simultaneously around a circular track, starting from different positions and attempting to catch each other while practicing relay technique under pressure
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Multiple teams race simultaneously around a circular track, starting from different positions and attempting to catch each other while practicing relay technique under pressure
Quick Info
very_high
24
40m x 40m minimum for safe circular track
Equipment Required
Relay batons
4 batons (one per team)
Cones for track
12-16 cones
Coloured starting markers
4 different colours
Stopwatch
2-4 stopwatches
Camera for filming
1
Relay Baton
As needed
Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Digital Cameras
As needed
Stopwatches
2-4 for timing
Corner markers/cones
8-12 markers
Whistle
1 whistle
Markers Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Speed
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Competition
High Competition
Moderate Competition
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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