King of the Court - Possession Challenge
Whole-class possession challenge where students continuously move whilst cradling their ball in a defined area. If ball is dropped, complete a forfeit before returning. Area progressively reduces increasing pressure until one King/Queen of the Court remains.
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About This Activity
Whole-class possession challenge where students continuously move whilst cradling their ball in a defined area. If ball is dropped, complete a forfeit before returning. Area progressively reduces increasing pressure until one King/Queen of the Court remains.
Quick Info
very_high
25
20m x 20m starting area (reducing to 10m x 10m), plus perimeter space for forfeit laps
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student (30)
Lacrosse Balls
1 per student (30)
Boundary cones
16-20 cones
Whistle
1
Dish Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Hockey
Handball
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Crawling
Dodging
Team Play
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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