Stop Me If You Can!
Teams compete to maintain possession for 5 consecutive passes while ball carriers must remain stationary
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About This Activity
Teams compete to maintain possession for 5 consecutive passes while ball carriers must remain stationary
Quick Info
high
24
15m x 15m per group
Equipment Required
Large cones
16 (4 per area)
Balls
4
Coloured Bibs
16
Stopwatch
1
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Teaching Games for Understanding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Positioning
Team Play
Passing
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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