Movement skills/concepts

Dodging a defender, moving in general space, changing direction and speed.

Set-up

• Balls or another throwing implement, bin, markers.
• On a defined grass or hard court area, three lines (base, centre and end) are marked out, approximately 5 metres apart.
• Children in pairs, one ball runner and one defender, with one ball/implement per pair.

Activity

The ball runner’s task is to score by placing the ball in the bin without being tagged by their defender. The ball runner starts on the baseline and the defender on the centre line. Children change roles and repeat.

Variations

Vary equipment and skill: For example, dribble a soccer ball to score a goal by crossing the end line.

Vary line distance: Increase/decrease the distance between lines to make it easier/ harder for runner/defender.

Vary area layout: Place a ‘no tag’ area around each bin.