KS4 · Physical education · Year 11
Learning to play Kubb
Target games: experience lifestyle games like golf and kubb
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
IllumED Slides
IllumED · 1/9
Your learning goal
I can explain the basic rules of Kubb and play a simplified version of the game.
1 of 9
Learning to play Kubb: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can explain the basic rules of Kubb and play a simplified version of the game.
Key learning points
- Move: throwing the baton underarm with a straight elbow and a pendulum swing maximises accuracy and control.
- Think: deciding where to aim and creating simple strategies together in a team requires problem solving.
- Feel: changing the way you think about a situation and challenging negative thoughts can alter your emotional response.
- Connect: trusting teammates allows for confident play, knowing each member will fulfil their role effectively.
Words to know
- King
- the larger block in the middle of the pitch
- base blocks (Kubbs)
- wooden blocks placed on each team's baseline at the start of the game
- baton
- the wooden sticks thrown by players to knock down the opposing team's kubb
Common mistakes
Throwing the baton harder increases success.
Kubb is a game of accuracy and control, replicating the same technique will increase accuracy and consistency with practice.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Kubb requires 1 King (large block), 10 Kubbs (smaller 2x2 blocks), 6 batons (round blocks for throwing) and 4 corner marker pegs or cones per 4-6 pupils. These can be bought or better still speak to your Design & Technology department about making them for you as a low cost alternative.