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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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
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