Target Zone Hitting
Students practice hitting balls off cones to specific target zones for points
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About This Activity
Students practice hitting balls off cones to specific target zones for points
Quick Info
moderate
16
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Button cones for hitting
1 per pair (8-15)
Plastic cricket bats
1 per pair (8-15)
Soft sponge balls
3 per pair (24-45)
Target zone markers (coloured cones)
12-20
Dish Cones
As needed
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Soft Dodgeballs
As needed
Coloured Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Decision Making
Coordination
Hopping
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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