King of the Court
All students dribble balls in an area while trying to knock others' balls out while protecting their own
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About This Activity
All students dribble balls in an area while trying to knock others' balls out while protecting their own
Quick Info
high
20
15m x 15m minimum for Reception, larger for older students
Equipment Required
Balls
1 per student ideally, minimum 1 per 2 students
Cones
8-12 for clear boundaries
Footballs
As needed
Basketballs
As needed
Lacrosse sticks
As needed
Tennis nets
As needed
Lacrosse Balls
1 per student (30) plus 5 spares
Boundary cones
12-16 to mark corners and midpoints
Whistle
1
Dish Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 7
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Invasion Games
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Crawling
Dodging
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Weather
All Weather
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