Rob the Chest Crab Scramble
Teams compete to collect bean bags using animal movements - scrambling on all fours and crab walking back
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About This Activity
Teams compete to collect bean bags using animal movements - scrambling on all fours and crab walking back
Quick Info
8 mins
high
21
15m x 12m minimum
Equipment Required
Bean bags
20-30
Team markers/cones
6-10
Balls
As needed
Markers Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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