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/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.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Throwing a ball at a moving target, passing, dodging, evading, and space awareness.
Set-up
- Large foam balls.
- Each group of four–five has a ball in a marked grass or hard surface area; one player is the dodger, the others are throwers.
Activity
Throwers try to hit the dodger below the knees with the ball. They may move freely except when in possession of the ball.
When the dodger is hit, name a new dodger.
Can you see …?
- quick passing
- moving to receive a pass close to the dodger
- balancing the size of the area with the skill of the players
You could ask …
Throwers: How will you work as a team to get in a position to hit the dodger with the ball?
Dodger: What strategies will you use to evade the throwers?
Variations
Vary the type of throw and ball: Use an underarm/overarm throw and a small softball.
Change rules: In addition to not traveling with the ball, throwers can hold the ball for 3 seconds only.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Overarm throwing for distance, and catching.
Set-up
- Small balls.
- Similarly skilled pairs, with one ball per pair. Each partner faces the other at an equal distance from a centerline in a large grass area.
Activity
One partner throws the ball as far as they can towards the other. The retriever catches or stops the ball and returns the throw from that spot. This continues until the stronger thrower has forced the other back to the end of the area.
Go back and start again.
Can you see …?
- finger grip
- side on throw
- driving through hip, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, fingers
- following through
You could ask …
How will you achieve maximum distance when throwing the ball? How will you get into a position to catch or stop the ball?
Variations
Vary equipment and skills: Use a rugby ball and punt, or a soccer ball and kick.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Passing and catching, carrying a ball, throwing, and relationships (with others).
Set-up
- Large round or oval balls, cones for markers.
- Hall (softballs), or grass or hard surface outside.
- Groups of 3, with one ball per group.
Activity 1: Pass and follow
Player 1 throws the ball to Player 2, then follows the ball and runs behind Player 2.
Player 2 throws to Player 3 and runs behind Player 3. Player 3 throws to Player 1 and runs behind Player 1. Repeat this sequence several times.
Activity 2: Carry then throw
The three players stand in a line at the starting line, facing a boundary line. Player 1 stands at the front with the ball.
Player 1 runs with the ball to the boundary line, turns and throws to Player 2, then runs to the back of the line of players.
Player 2 runs to the boundary line, then turn and throw to Player 3 before running to the back of the line of players.
Can you see …?
- fingers spread in pass
- stepping to pass
- passing from where they catch
- carrying the ball in two hands
You could ask …
To pass for distance instead of making a fast short pass, what adjustments do you make to your throwing technique?
Variations
Vary distance and type of pass: For example, pass the ball overarm.
Vary ball: Use a small ball or a rugby ball.
