Strategic Throwing Placement Challenge
Competitive activity focusing on strategic throwing placement rather than distance or power
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About This Activity
Competitive activity focusing on strategic throwing placement rather than distance or power
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Dragonflies or throwing objects
6-8 total
Cones for target zones
20-30 for multiple zones
Scoring boards or clipboards
4-6 for tracking
Cones
As needed
Springboard
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Teaching Games for Understanding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Passing
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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