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Tails Game with Dribbling

Competitive game where students must maintain ball control while dribbling and attempting to remove opponents' tails without losing their own

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About This Activity

Competitive game where students must maintain ball control while dribbling and attempting to remove opponents' tails without losing their own

Quick Info

high
24
Two 10m x 10m grids with 3m spacing = approximately 25m x 15m total

Equipment Required

Basketballs

1 per student (30)

Cones

16 (8 per grid)

Bibs or tag belts for tails

1 per student (30)

Basketball

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Basketball
Football
Hockey

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Tactics
Game Sense
Dribbling

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Features

Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather