Time It - Controlled Cradling Under Pressure
Students practice cradling and passing under time pressure, working in groups of three with a countdown challenge to develop control and decision-making
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About This Activity
Students practice cradling and passing under time pressure, working in groups of three with a countdown challenge to develop control and decision-making
Quick Info
moderate
24
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student (e.g., 30)
Lacrosse Balls
1 per 3 students (e.g., 10 balls)
Cones
12-20 for marking boundaries
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Hockey
Basketball
Netball
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Crawling
Catching
Body Control
Passing
Decision Making
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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