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Mr Gym
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Touchdown

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Touchdown is a tag game built around stealth and deception. One team is given a small object that fits inside the palm of a hand. Players start at one end of the field and try to get the hidden object across the field to the other endzone without being tagged. All other teammates should close their fists and act like they have the object. The opposing team chases the scoring team trying to find and tag the person who has the hidden object.

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football

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football, outdoor activity, pe game, physical education
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Resource Details

Grade
1st - 9th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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