Roll Ball Tag with Rescue Teams
Active tag game where tagged players are rescued by partners rolling balls through their legs
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About This Activity
Active tag game where tagged players are rescued by partners rolling balls through their legs
Quick Info
high
20
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
3 (for taggers)
Tennis Balls
4 (one per rescue pair)
Boundary Markers
8-12
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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