
Activity Planner
Running - Team Pursuit
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This is a team relay exercise to develop running skills
Organisation
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Mark out a square or circular circuit using cones
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Divide the players into teams; team members position themselves at equal distances apart around the circuit, one from team A then one from team B and so on
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The objective is to catch up to the player from the other team before reaching your team mate who continues the pursuit
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Tag to release the next player on the team or use a baton or a ball to pass on
Key Points
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Ensure the players have enough room to perform the exercise safely
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Use short strides when turning and longer strides when running in a straight line
Equipment
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An inventory of equipment to support ABC exercises is available in the Resources section