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Learning Intention

Cats and dogs develops spatial awareness that is crucial for softball.

Band Level

F - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6, Warm Up

Content Description

ACPMP008, ACPMP025, ACPMP043, ACPMP061

Skill Focus

Locomotor Movement, Tagging

Equipment

  • 4 marker cones

How-To

  1. Players sit back-to-back along a line approximately 1 metre apart. 1 line is ‘CATS’, the other ‘DOGS’.
  2. Call the lines randomly. When a line is called, the group must stand and run to the safe zone in front of them.
  3. The other group chases. If tagged, players must move to the other team.

Change It...

  • Players start lying down
  • Vary the locomotor movements
  • Change the size of the playing area

Safety

  • Encourage players to be aware of others and the space around them

Question

  • What can you do to get to your feet quickly?
  • What can you do to make this activity easier or harder?