Skip to main content

Activity: Birdie in the middle


1 min
Share

How to Play

  • Set up a circle made out 6 cones.
  • 1 child is in the middle being “The Birdie” and another 2 stand on any of the 4 cones.
  • Children pass the ball between them trying to avoid the birdie stealing it.
  • After making a pass they have to move to one of the free/empty cones.
  • If 5 passes are made without an interception, the Birdie changes.

Equipment Required

  • 1 x ball
  • 4 x cones
Equipment

Focus

For Children to Be Able To:

  1. Track other children
  2. To communicate with teammates

 

Be Sure to:

  1. Set up and stand back. Let the
children experiment
  2. Allow children who are doing well to demonstrate the skill to others
  3. Ask Open Questions

Things to Consider

ACTIVITY 2

Related Articles