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Empty the Yard

Multi-team competitive game where teams throw balls out of their zone into opponents' zones, aiming to have fewest balls in their area when time expires

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About This Activity

Multi-team competitive game where teams throw balls out of their zone into opponents' zones, aiming to have fewest balls in their area when time expires

Quick Info

high
28
Minimum 25m x 25m for 4 zones with safety spacing; ideal 30m x 30m

Equipment Required

Tennis Balls

40-60 (10-15 per team zone)

Cones or markers

20-30 for zone boundaries

Whistle

1 for teacher

Timer or stopwatch

1 for accurate 60-second rounds

Bibs (optional)

Enough to distinguish 4 teams (or use zones as team identifier)

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Skill Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Skills

Team Play
Agility
Coordination

Weather

All Weather