Tactical Awareness Stop and Share
Mid-activity pause for students to reflect on and share tactical decisions they're making during competitive play
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About This Activity
Mid-activity pause for students to reflect on and share tactical decisions they're making during competitive play
Quick Info
5 mins
low
20
Central gathering area within playing space
Equipment Required
Whistle or clear stop signal
1
Game equipment for demonstrations
As needed for sport
Whistles
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Recognition certificates or stickers
10-15 per class
Visual aids for concepts
Optional
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Badminton
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Self Assessment
Group Work
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Catching
Decision Making
Activity Type
Cool Down
Skill Drill
Assessment
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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