Speed Shuttle Relays
Teams of 4 compete in timed relay races over 60m with focus on speed and smooth handovers
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About This Activity
Teams of 4 compete in timed relay races over 60m with focus on speed and smooth handovers
Quick Info
high
24
60m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Relay batons
6-8 batons
Stopwatches
4-6
Cones for markers
8-12
Relay Baton
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Main Game
Teaching Focus
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Skills
Speed
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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