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Rats and Ravens

High-energy partner tagging game where students must react quickly to their team name being called and sprint to safety before being tagged

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About This Activity

High-energy partner tagging game where students must react quickly to their team name being called and sprint to safety before being tagged

Quick Info

high
20
20m x 30m minimum (15m running distance plus 5m safe zones)

Equipment Required

Large cones

8-12 (to mark starting lines and safe zones)

Whistle

1 (optional for stopping game)

Dish Cones

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Athletics

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge

Skills

Reaction Time
Speed
Body Control
Agility

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather