Planets and Orbits
A space-themed warm-up where students dribble around planet cones and orbit in different directions when called
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About This Activity
A space-themed warm-up where students dribble around planet cones and orbit in different directions when called
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Dish Cones
30 (15 red, 15 blue)
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Hockey balls
1 per student
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Dribbling
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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