War Ball - Strategic Throwing Game
Teams protect their cone-balanced ball while trying to knock off opponents' balls using foam balls
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About This Activity
Teams protect their cone-balanced ball while trying to knock off opponents' balls using foam balls
Quick Info
high
20
Two areas of 10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Soft foam balls
20-25
Traffic cones
12 (8 for boundaries, 4 for targets)
Hoops
16-20 for starting positions
Target balls
4 for balancing on cones
Soft Dodgeballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Game Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Throwing
Team Play
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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