Movement skills/concepts
Throwing a ball at a stationary target and receiving a bouncing ball. The aim is to progress to and stay in circle 4.
Set-up
- Large balls that bounce, hoops or circles drawn on the ground (chalk, spray-paint) 1 meter in diameter.
- The hard surface area on which four hoops/circles are arranged 4 meters apart – adjust distance according to ability.
- Groups of approximately four–five, with one ball per group: one player stands behind each circle/hoop.
Activity
The server stands behind circle 4 and throws the ball to bounce into any other circle. The player covering that circle must catch the ball after the first bounce, then throw it to another circle. The game continues until a player throws the ball outside a circle or drops the ball and is out. When out, the player moves to the waiting line. Incoming players go to circle 1, and others rotate to fill the gap.
Rules:
- on the line is in
- one step in any direction is allowed from where the ball is caught
- the ball must bounce above knee height
Variations
Modify rules: The ball must bounce above head height. The last player in the waiting line may act as an umpire.
Vary equipment and skills: Strike with the hand(s), kick, or strike with an implement.
