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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