Rope Rescue Accuracy Challenge
Practice accurate rope throwing for water rescue over 10m distance
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About This Activity
Practice accurate rope throwing for water rescue over 10m distance
Quick Info
moderate
12
Pool deck with 10m+ throwing distance
Equipment Required
Rescue ropes
3-4 ropes, 10m+ length each
Floating targets
6-8 targets
Distance markers
4-6 markers
Scoresheet
1 per group
Ropes
As needed
Targets
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Responsibility
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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