by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Throwing at a moving target.
Set-up
- Small balls, large ball (Swiss ball).
- Four teams of approximately four–five players each: each team stands on one side of a large market square in a hard flat area, with three or four small balls per team and a large ball in the center of the square.
Activity
Each team throws balls at the large ball and attempts to drive it over another team’s line. Throwers must keep behind their line when throwing. They may go into the square to retrieve a ball.
Can you see …?
- pointing at the target with the non-throwing hand
- full arm action
- following through
You could ask …
What kind of throw will you use to hit the ball?
How will you work as a team to move the ball across an opponent’s goal line? What strategies will you put in place to defend your goal line?
Variations
Change set-up: Instead of a square, play with two teams behind parallel lines.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Throwing and catching, fielding a ball, and running.
Set-up
- Ball, marker, hoop.
- Two teams of six players each: the throwing team is lined up behind a baseline; the fielding team is spread out across grass or hard surface area.
- A marker is placed 5–10 meters from a throwing base (hoop).
Activity
The first person in the throwing team throws the ball forward of the baseline and runs around the marker and back to the base. They continue running, counting each circuit as a run, until the fielding team calls ‘Stop’.
The player who fields the ball throws to another team member, then bobs down. The ball continues to be thrown around the team in this way until all have made a successful catch (i.e. five catches in total).
The last fielder to receive the ball calls ‘Stop’. The next thrower then throws.
Can you see …?
- good hand position
- moving into the catch
You could ask …
Fielders: How will you position yourselves to field the ball quickly? How will you speed up the throw–catch sequence?
Throwers: Where will you throw the ball to allow more time to score runs?
Variations
Vary the type of ball and pass: Use a rugby ball and a punt kick.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Catching a ball approaching at different angles, levels and speeds, and throwing a high ball.
Set-up
- Small balls.
- Two teams of three each, one team with the ball; teams stand in marked zones (10 meters or more apart) of a grass or hard surface area.
Activity
A player in one team throws the ball in an attempt to hit the ground in the opponents’ zone and score a point.
If an opposing player catches the ball on the full, they score a point.
Can you see …?
- calling ‘mine’ when taking a catch
- covering a space (zone)
- positioning under the ball
- correct hand position
You could ask …
How will your team work together to get into a position to catch the ball? Where will you aim to throw the ball to hit the ground?
Variations
Vary the type of ball and throw: For example, use a soccer ball and kick.
Increase the number of balls: Introduce a second ball.
Vary difficulty level: Increase or decrease the size and distance of zones to suit the skill level of the group.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concept(s)
Passing and receiving, running, and dodging to evade a throw.
Set-up
- Large softballs.
- Two teams in a marked grass or hard area: the team of fielders is spread out in the area; the team of runners is lined up in pairs behind an end line, the front pair with the ball.
Activity
The front pair of runners throw the ball into the area, then attempt to run to the end line and back without being hit on the legs with the ball.
Fielders may move freely without the ball but must keep one foot still when in possession. Runners who go up and back without being hit on the legs score a point for their team.
Can you see …?
- quick passing
- moving to receive a pass
- passing to a fielder in front of the runner
You could ask …
Fielders: How will you work together to tag the runners?
Runners: How will you work together to evade the fielders?
Variations
Modify rules: Make it a tag instead of a throw at the runners.
Allow the next pair to start running as soon as the first pair have both scored, are both tagged, or one is tagged and one has scored.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Throwing a ball for accuracy and distance, and fielding a thrown ball.
Set-up
- Tennis balls.
- Two even teams of six-eight, with three balls between them: each team occupies one end third of a netball court or similar area.
Activity
A player from one team attempts to bounce the ball in the center third and make it across the opponent’s goal line to score a point. The opposing players try to intercept and bounce it back. Throwers may move to the line to throw but not into the center court.
After a time, introduce a second and then a third ball.
Can you see …?
- step, throw, follow-through
- wrist and finger flick
- covering space
You could ask …
What helps you to get more force behind the throw?
How do you work as a team to stop the ball from crossing your goal line?
Variations
Vary skills: Roll the ball instead of bouncing it.
