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
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