Cone Whiteboard: Map the Play That Worked

Each team uses disc cones on the floor to lay out a play from the lesson that worked and explains it to the class. It cools everyone down while reflecting on tactics and teamwork.

How to play

1. Walking cleanup: each team puts away balls and cones and keeps ten disc cones (2 min).
2. On the floor, each team places disc cones for players and the ball and maps a play that worked (2 min).
3. Walk-through: teams move the disc cones step by step and decide who explains each part (1 min).
4. Each team explains it in thirty seconds and the class asks one question (3 min).

Rules

• Every team member takes part in the explanation.
• Listen sitting or standing, without dribbling.
• Questions are for understanding, not criticizing.
• Pick up the disc cones at the end.

Variations

Adaptations

• Students with visual impairments: touch the disc cones while a partner describes the play.
• Students who struggle with speaking: point out movements with a stick while a teammate narrates.
• Students with limited mobility: place the disc cones on a bench or table at their height.

Learning goals

• Recall and represent a real tactical action.
• Explain a game idea clearly.
• Lower activation in a calm, orderly way.

Equipment for a class of 25

• disc cones: 40

Teacher tip

Hand out disc cones in two colors (offense and defense). The usual mistake is drawing impossible plays, so ask for only what actually happened.

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