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Capture the Cone

Four defenders protect a line of cones while two attackers try to steal them and return to their start line

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About This Activity

Four defenders protect a line of cones while two attackers try to steal them and return to their start line

Quick Info

high
6
20m x 15m minimum per group

Equipment Required

Cones for target objects

10 per group

Markers for start line

4-6 per group

Tag rugby belts

1 per student

Cones

As needed

Markers

As needed

Tag Rugby Equipment

As needed

Tag Belts

6 per group

Boundary Markers

4-6

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Tag Rugby

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Skill Game

Equipment

Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Markers Required
Cones Required

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather