Racing Rounders Assessment Warm-up
Teams compete to get the ball around bases faster than runners in a dynamic warm-up activity
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About This Activity
Teams compete to get the ball around bases faster than runners in a dynamic warm-up activity
Quick Info
moderate
25
20m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Traffic cones
20 cones
Soft Rounders Balls
5 balls
Team bibs
2 sets
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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