Wickets Spelling Challenge
Team-based bowling accuracy game where hitting wickets earns letters to spell words
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About This Activity
Team-based bowling accuracy game where hitting wickets earns letters to spell words
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 15m for multiple groups
Equipment Required
Cricket Wickets
1 set per group of 4
Tennis Balls
1 per group
Cones for start line
1 per group
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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