Robin Hood Ball Mastery
Fun ball familiarization activity where students touch the ball with different body parts as called out by the teacher, developing coordination, balance and ball control
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About This Activity
Fun ball familiarization activity where students touch the ball with different body parts as called out by the teacher, developing coordination, balance and ball control
Quick Info
moderate
25
20m x 20m for 30 students (adjust based on numbers: 1 student needs roughly 4m² of space)
Equipment Required
Footballs
1 per student (30 for a class of 30)
Equipment bag or ball cart
1
Softballs
As needed
Equipment Bags
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Football
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Balance
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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