Reciprocal Game Teaching Exchange
Teams teach their created game variations to partner teams in reciprocal structure, developing coaching and communication skills while experiencing diverse tactical approaches
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Teams teach their created game variations to partner teams in reciprocal structure, developing coaching and communication skills while experiencing diverse tactical approaches
Quick Info
moderate
24
Two courts: each 10m x 15m minimum, 3m separation between courts
Equipment Required
Dodgeballs (foam or soft)
12-16 balls total (6-8 per court)
Court marking equipment (cones, lines, markers)
16-20 cones plus throw-down lines
Team bibs
2 sets of 12 (two colours per court)
Stopwatches or timers
2-4 timers (1-2 per court)
Whiteboard or display for partnerships
1
Whistles (optional)
2-4 for umpires
Dodgeball
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Coordination
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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