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

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