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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