Strategic Play Design and Communication Workshop
Collaborative team activity where students design coded plays and practice clear communication under time pressure
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Collaborative team activity where students design coded plays and practice clear communication under time pressure
Quick Info
moderate
20
Large indoor space or outdoor area 30m x 20m
Equipment Required
Mini whiteboards
1 per group (6 total)
Whiteboard markers
2-3 per group
Position role cards
1 set per group
Whiteboards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Cards
As needed
Assessment sheets or strategy planning templates
1 per team (typically 4-6 total)
Clipboards with pencils
1 per team
Team identification bibs or bands
2 sets in different colours
Cones or markers for team areas
8-12 in different colours
Score Sheets
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Flag Football
Softball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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