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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