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Battleships

Fast-paced competitive team game where numbered players race to ball in centre and compete 1v1 to score, combining reaction speed, ball control, and attacking/defending skills

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About This Activity

Fast-paced competitive team game where numbered players race to ball in centre and compete 1v1 to score, combining reaction speed, ball control, and attacking/defending skills

Quick Info

very_high
30
Space for 3 grids of 15m x 10m each (approximately 50m x 15m total)

Equipment Required

Sport-specific equipment (hockey sticks, footballs, basketballs, etc.)

1 per student for practice warm-up, 3 balls for game (1 per grid)

Small goals

6 goals (2 per grid)

Large cones for grid marking

20-30 cones

Coloured Bibs

6 bibs (1 per number caller)

Stopwatch or timer

1

PE Equipment

As needed

Small Goal

As needed

Cones

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Hockey
Football
Basketball
Lacrosse
Rugby
Handball
Ultimate Frisbee

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Reaction Time
Defending
Speed
Attacking

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Fun
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Teaching Focus

Team Challenge
Competitive Learning

Competition

High Competition

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather