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Lord of the Ring

A competitive three-zone game where students protect their own ball while trying to knock others' balls out of zones, moving up or down levels based on success

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About This Activity

A competitive three-zone game where students protect their own ball while trying to knock others' balls out of zones, moving up or down levels based on success

Quick Info

5 mins
high
20
45m x 20m (three zones of 15m x 20m each)

Equipment Required

Footballs

1 per student (30 for full class)

Throw-down markers or cones

24 markers (8 per zone boundary)

Different coloured markers for zone differentiation

3 colours, 8 of each

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Football

Activity Tags

Features

Social
Inclusive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Warm Up

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather