Wall Target Barrier Challenge with Backing Up
Competitive team challenge where fielders use long barrier to prevent balls hitting back wall while rolling team tries to score, introducing backing up as defensive support
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About This Activity
Competitive team challenge where fielders use long barrier to prevent balls hitting back wall while rolling team tries to score, introducing backing up as defensive support
Quick Info
high
24
30m x 8m minimum (6 zones of 5m x 8m)
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
18-24 (3-4 per zone)
Cones
30-40 for zone marking and wall targets
Bibs or team bands
24 in different colours for team identification
Whiteboard/paper and markers
6 for scorekeeping at each zone
Bibs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Cricket
Softball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skills
Throwing
Positioning
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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