Activity 5: Get the ball!
RUNNING
Objective
For players to run to opposing team’s area and steal a ball, the first team to get a total of 5
balls wins.
What to do
• Set up a field approximately 15-20m in length with enough lanes to accommodate for the
number of players per team.
• Split the players up into teams of two. Each team should have one player at either end
of the field.
• Allocate players on opposite sides of a playing area with 3 balls.
• Players run to the other side and steal one ball at a time.
• The winner is the first player to increase their total to 5.
What you need
Skill focus
• Marker cones to set up a field with lanes.
• Various types of balls (baseballs, foam,
tennis etc) or small bean bags.
• Running
• Team work and communication.
Change it/TREE
• Can be an individual or team activity. (Play with 6 or more.)
• Set up a baseball diamond and allocate players a plate to store their balls
(dependant on team size).
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