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
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