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Strategic Cone Choice Striking Game

Small-sided striking game where batters choose coloured cones at different distances to run to based on strike quality, developing strategic decision-making and risk assessment

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About This Activity

Small-sided striking game where batters choose coloured cones at different distances to run to based on strike quality, developing strategic decision-making and risk assessment

Quick Info

moderate
24
Full sports hall (20m x 15m) divided into 6-8 zones of 10m x 8m each

Equipment Required

Tennis balls or rounders balls

1 per group (6-8 total)

Rounders bats

8-10 (variety of sizes)

Tennis Rackets

6-8

Coloured cones (4 different colours)

32 total (4 per group × 8 groups)

Boundary cones

20-30 for marking zones

Tennis Balls

As needed

Rounders Equipment

As needed

Cones

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Striking & Fielding

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Decision Making
Batting
Coordination

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather