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SHARKS AND ISLANDS

Time
10 minutes
Skills
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Running
Level
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2 (Ages 7+)
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3 (Ages 8-12)
No. of Helpers
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1 Helper for every Group
NAB AFL Auskickers, it's time to dodge those sharks!
Activity Sheet
Instructions

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking Footy as Step 1 in Sharks and Island program

STEP 1

Auskickers in bibs are the "sharks" and are "it". They tag the others.

Auskickers who make it inside the hoops (" on the islands ")  are Safe.

They can't be tagged by the sharks. But they're only allowed on the island for 3 seconds before they have to leave!

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking Footy as Step 2 in Sharks and Island program

STEP 2

When an Auskicker is tagged, they run to the tag zone (The four cones) and complete a footy skill (for example, handball to themselves or complete five bounces).

Once they complete the footy skill, they can go back to the game.

It's Awesome if an adult can help Auskickers at the tag zone with the skills work.

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking Footy as Step 3 in Sharks and Island program

STEP 3

Adjust the number of sharks or hoops so that it works best for your group.

Also, swap the sharks every now and then so everyone gets a go at tagginng the others.

Collection of Footballs
Cones (x4)
Bibs (x2)
Hoops per group (x2)
Set-Up

HOW TO SET UP

Put two hoops inside the playing area. Beside the playing area, mark out the smaller "tag zone" with four cones. Give two Auskickers bibs and the others one footy each 

Variations

In this AFL sharks and island activity sharks attack player with the ball

VARIATION 1

Remove a hoop so there's only one island, or slowly increase the number of sharks by giving out bibs to more Auskickers.

AFL Auskicker hoping and skiping over hoops in sharks and Islands activity

VARIATION 2

Add new rule to the game. For example, Auskickers hop or skip about, or when someone comes out of the Tag Zone they have to swap with a Shark and become "it".

Tips

Image URL: https://www.play.afl/globalassets/blocks/activities-content-sub-sections/tips/AFL-skill_overheadmark-tip-image.jpg?format=webp&width=220&height=220&quality=100 | Text: Make sure the kids don't tag too hard when grabbing the bibs, or tackle anyone either. | Image URL: https://www.play.afl/globalassets/blocks/activities-content-sub-sections/tips/AFL-Tips2_Rukmans_Treasure.jpg?format=webp&width=220&height=220&quality=100 | Text: Download the Handy Hints below for more technique tips! | Downloadable files: How to Handball, How to Bounce
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