Team Shadows
Pairs work together with one partner leading movements and the other shadowing them exactly, developing leadership, spatial awareness, and coordination
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About This Activity
Pairs work together with one partner leading movements and the other shadowing them exactly, developing leadership, spatial awareness, and coordination
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum, larger for bigger groups
Equipment Required
Whistle or signal device
1
Boundary markers (optional)
4-8
Whistles
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Cooperation
Respect
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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