• A-F

  • F-N

  • N-Z

  • Tag Games A-U

  • Tag Games V-Z

  • Partner Activities

  • Relays

  • Expansive Games

16. Wedge-Tail Eagle Tag

   
     
     
     
     

1. Drop Off Relay

   

2. Line To Line Relay

   
     
     
     

1. Barry

   

2. Hunter

   

3. Lord Of The Rings

   
     
     

FOXES AND RABBITS

Have group sit together in pairs and spread out over basket ball court.

Nominate one person to be a fox and their partner to be a rabbit.

The fox chases the rabbit weaving through other seated pairs.

When the fox tags the rabbit they swap roles.

If a rabbit gets tired they may sit down next to any other pair - the outside person of the pair becomes the new rabbit.

Add other foxes and rabbits as understanding is developed.

EQUIPMENT: Cones to mark area - can use sashes to designate fox and rabbit.

AREA REQUIRED: Basketball court size.

BENEFITS
BENEFITS

Awareness and attention.

Speed and agility.

Resilience.

Transition from still to capacity.

HOW TO EXPLAIN THE ACTIVITY
HOW TO EXPLAIN THE ACTIVITY

Pairs must sit side by side and be evenly distribute around the playing space.

Nominate one rabbit and one fox - the fox chases the rabbit.

When the fox tags the rabbit they swap roles.

If a rabbit gets tired they may sit next to another pair.

The outside person of that pair is the new rabbit.

We will introduce more foxes and rabbits as we go.

CUES FOR DEBRIEF / REFLECTION
CUES FOR DEBRIEF / REFLECTION

How did it feel trying to catch your rabbit?

How did it feel being a fox?

Did you give up when you were chasing?

How could we make this better?

HOW TO VARY THE ACTIVITY
HOW TO VARY THE ACTIVITY

Increase or decrease the playing space.

Try it in silence.

Vary the start position - eg have pairs lying on the ground.

Give sash to the foxes who have to hand it over when they change roles.

Create an opportunity for the fox to change.

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EXAMPLE: Foxes And Rabbits
Foxes And Rabbits