by Neetu | Jun 24, 2021 | Manthan
Learning outcome
To learn both hand bouncing.
Equipment
- 4 boundary cones
- Spot markers – 1 per student.
- Foam ball – 1 per student.
- Skill cards – how to hold the ball using both the hand.
Activity
- Ask the kids to stand at their home base and take their personal space.
- Assigned the kids to come to get the ball. (use the strategy like kids standing on the blue home base to collect the ball and placed it in between their legs.)
- Freeze position – put the ball on the ground placing it in between two legs.
- Show the kids how to hand the ball (use skill cards).
Stationary dribble
- Ask the kids to place both legs shoulder-width apart holding the ball with both hands.
- Ask the kids to hold the ball wrist high.
- Go- drop the ball trying to hit the spot markers.
- Catch the ball after the 2nd
- Challenges
– change the level ask the kids to drop the ball from the high level
Catch the ball after the first bounce.
by Neetu | Jun 24, 2021 | Manthan
Learning Outcome
This activity will give the students the opportunity to learn and practice the overhand throw at a target.
Equipment Required
Cut snowman targets from large sections of cardboard and decorate by having students draw and paint on the cutouts. Tape snowmen on the wall Plastic grocery bags (rolled into balls and taped) are used for snowballs. Use a restraining line, such as a jump rope, to keep students about 5’away from the target.
Description
This activity brings the fun of throwing snowballs inside where it is warm, and no one gets cold! Students throw the “snowballs” at the snowman to see if they can hit different parts of the target.
Adaptations for Students with Disabilities
Move target closer to the students if they don’t have the strength to throw the balls to the target. Using plastic grocery bags, you can roll the balls into smaller sizes for students with smaller hands. The rolled bags also allow for better gripping.
by Neetu | Jun 24, 2021 | Manthan
Aim
Work on striking skills and learn how different amount of force is needed while striking
Equipment Required
- 1 Hoop & 1 Beach Volley Ball per pair of students.
- Spot marker/saucer cone for every kid.
Play Area Set-Up
- Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
- Each student with a Beach Volley Ball standing at a spot
Activity Description
- It’s time to play Bull’s Eye! You’re going to try to underhand serve your ball so that it lands in your hoop.
- On the start signal, take turns serving the ball so that it lands in your hoop.
- Attempt 3 serves and then switch roles with your partner
KEY TEACHING POINTS – Square to Target, Opposite Foot Forward, Tick Tock Swing, Contact Beach Volley Ball with Palm Waist High, Follow Through Up Toward Target
Grade Level Progression
- Introduce the activity with students tossing the ball into the hoop. This establishes the activity management and demonstrates the task objective to the students. Then progress to the underhand serve.
- Implement the activity as written above.
- Challenge students to take a step back from the hoop after 3 successful serves in a row.
Challenges & Modifications
- Play Match Me If You Can. Give each pair a spot marker. Partner A attempts a serve from the spot. If the serve lands in the hoop, Partner B must attempt a serve from the same spot. If not, Partner B can move the spot and attempt a serve.
- Allow students to select an object to serve that promotes greater success and/or enjoyment (e.g., a Beach Volley Ball).
by Neetu | Jun 24, 2021 | Manthan
Aim
- Volley the Beach Volley Ball for maximum possible time till it hits the floor
- Understand self-space while volleying
Equipment Required
- 1 Beach Volley Ball/Foam ball
- 1 spot marker per student
Play Area Set-Up
- Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
- Each student with a Beach Volley Ball or foam ball at a spot
Activity Description
- Let’s play Keep It Up with the Beach Volley Ball!
- On the start signal, practice striking the Beach Volley Ball or ball straight up with your palm.
- How many strikes can you make without dropping the Beach Volley Ball/ball?
KEY TEACHING POINTS – Body in Position, Swing to Strike Low with Palm, Push Up to Strike High with Finger Pads, Follow Through Straight Up
Grade Level Progression
- Students strike and then catch the Beach Volley Ball before striking it again.
- Introduce Beach Volley Ball to students who are ready to progress.
- Emphasize continuous hits.
Challenges & Modifications
- Challenge students to keep the Beach Volley Ball or foam ball up with both their dominant and non-dominant hands.
- Toss the Beach Volley Ball to the student, allowing her/him to track the tossed object and then strike it upward.
by Neetu | Jun 24, 2021 | Manthan
Aim
- Work in personal space to volley Beach Volley Balls upward, and then move safely in general space to find a new Beach Volley Ball
Equipment Required
- 1 Beach Volley Ball
- 1 spot marker per student.
- Music Player.
Play Area Set-Up
- Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
- Each student with a Beach Volley Ball standing at a spot
Activity Description
- This activity is called Musical Beach Volley Ball Bop.
- When the music begins, strike the Beach Volley Ball straight up (with your dominant hand) so that it goes over your head. Strike it straight up as many times as you can before the music stops.
- When the music stops, put the Beach Volley Ball on the spot and then quickly walk to a new spot to find a new Beach Volley Ball.
- When the music starts again, start hitting your new Beach Volley Ball
KEY TEACHING POINTS – Body in Position, Swing to Strike Low with Palm, Push Up to Strike High with Finger Pads, Follow Through Straight Up
Grade Level Progression
- Students strike and then catch the Beach Volley Ball before striking it again.
- Practice with dominant and non-dominant hands. Introduce Beach Volley Ball to students who are ready to progress.
- Emphasize continuous hits with both dominant and non-dominant hands.
Challenges & Modifications
- When the music stops, challenge students to continuously strike the ball while they travel to a new spot. After each pause, they will be at new spots with the same Beach Volley Balls.
- Use the music as a simple start and stop cue. Students freeze and stay on their spots when the music stops, and then continue at the same spots when the music restarts.
