The seven stones game TYPE OF GAME: -
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Physical activity game Strategy game Competitive game Team game
OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the game are: - the development of physical skills such as speed and flexibility - the spirit of cooperation among students. - the fun playing this speedy and enjoyable game.
DESCRIPTION The seven stone game was played until recently in the streets of our country and it is very touching to see it revived not only in the Greek schoolyard but also in other European schools. It is a game with very little need of materials:there used to be a lot of stones in the streets and most houses had tiled roofs, and any ball would do. As the stones and tiles are rare nowadays we suggest using cones. Anybody can play successfully as long as they are quick and flexible.
TARGET AGE: From the age of 5 and above
Nยบ PLAYERS : -
2 teams with 5 players in each team
- the teams have a mix of boys and girls
(We divide the children into 2 teams with 5 players in each team (the teams are a mix of boys and girls). Seven stones or cones should be arranged standing upright forming a tower in the middle of the playing area. 10 m away we draw a start line. The team which starts first stands behind the line and attempts to hit down as many stones as possible with the ball. If they succeed they get a point if not the opposing team gets the point. The team which achieves to knock down the stones should put them up again as high as possible. At the same time the opposing team tries to distract them from stacking the stones by hitting them with the ball. The winning team is declared when all stones are either stacked or scattered .)
RULES: -
2 teams with 5 players in each team (the teams have a mix of boys and girls).
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The stones should be arranged lying flat on each other forming a tower in the middle of the playing area.
MATERIAL: Seven stones or tiles or cones A volleyball or similar.
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At 10 m away we draw a start line.
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The team which starts first stands behind the line and attempts to hit down as many stones as possible with the ball. The opposing team tries to block them.
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If they succeed they get a point if not the opposing team gets the point.
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The team which achieves to knock down the stones should put them up again.
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At the same time the opposing team tries to distract them from stacking the stones by hitting them with the ball.
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They are not allowed to use their hands.
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The winning team is declared when all stones are either stacked or scattered.
OTHER OPTIONS :
DURATION:
Cones can be used instead of stones.
Approximately 20 minutes
COMMENTS
WHERE TO PLAY
The Seven Stone Game by sixth grade students in the 11th Primary School of Haidari, Athens, Greece:
- In the school yard - Outside in an open space area.
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