by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Quick passing, running, and reaction time, relationships (with others).
Set-up
- Large round balls.
- Grass or hard surface area.
- Groups of four, with one ball per group: three players stand in a line side by side facing Player 1, who is 2–3 meters in front of them and holding the ball.
Activity
Player 1 passes the ball to each other player in turn.
When Player 4 receives the pass, they carry the ball round the back of the team and take Player 1’s place in the front. At the same time, Player 1 chases Player 4 round the back but stops in what was Player 2’s position, ready to take the first pass from Player. 4 Players 2 and 3 become Players 3 and 4
Can you see …?
- eyes on the ball
- fingers spread
- quick catch and pass
You could ask …
How can you use your fingers to keep the quick passes going?
Variations
Vary passing distance: Player 1 stands closer or further away.
Vary the type of pass: For example, players tap or bounce the ball.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Passing to a stationary target, passing and catching a ball on the rebound, judging the flight path of the ball.
Set-up
- Large or small round balls.
- Open area next to a wall that is marked with a target. Pairs and groups of three.
Activity
In groups of three
Player 1 stands between the other two players, who have a ball each.
Player 2 passes the ball to Player 1, who turns and passes at the target (Player 2 collects the ball). Player 3 passes to Player 1, who turns and passes at the target (Player 3 collects the ball).
Change the player in the center after about five of these sequences.
In pairs
Players stand 1–2 meters from the wall. Player 1 passes against the wall, then Player 2 catches the ball and passes it back as fast as possible.
Challenge each other to complete as many passes as possible in a set time.
Can you see …?
- fingers spread behind the ball
- balanced position
- eyes on the ball
You could ask …
What can you do to pass as fast as you can? How will you have your hands to catch the ball?
Variations
Vary distance: Players stand closer to or further from the wall.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Catching a high ball, throwing a lob/high ball, running, and dodging.
Set-up
- Small/large balls.
- A wall zone is marked across the center of a defined grass or hard surface area.
- Groups of five–seven: one guard stands in the wall zone and the other players are at one end with a ball each.
.Activity
Players must lob their ball over the wall zone and run across to catch it themselves without being tagged by the guard
How many times can you catch the ball on the full without being tagged?
Can you see …?
- eyes on the ball, all-round vision
- moving quickly under the ball
- fingers relaxed, out and up
- cushioning the catch
You could ask …
How will you throw the ball so that you can catch it again? Once the ball is in the air, where will you move to?
How will you position yourself to catch the ball?
Variations
Change player balance: Increase the number of guards.
Vary area: Change the width of the wall.
Reduce difficulty: Allow catches on the first bounce.
Vary equipment: Use other types of balls.
by Neetu | Jun 5, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Underarm throw for accuracy.
Set-up
Small balls, bucket/bin/box, targets on wall, ground targets like hoops, rope circles, bases, discs, markers as tees.
Activity 1: Frogs
- Each group of two-three, with one ball, is spaced around a bucket.
- Players take turns throwing
- the ball into the bucket. How many
- times can you throw the balls into the bucket?
Activity 2: Underarm darts
- In a group of two-three, each player has a ball and stands in front of a wall target (numbers in a square, or a circle with several rings, like a dartboard).
- Throw underarm five times and count your score.
Activity 3: Underarm golf
- Ground targets (holes) are arranged as a ‘golf’ course, positioned at varying distances from one another and with a marker (tee) near each one.
- Players throw from the starting tee until they can land the ball on the full on the first target. They continue in this way round the rest of the course, following the correct sequence.
Can you see …?
- eyes on target
- long arm swing
- stepping towards target
- following through
You could ask …
If you increase the distance from the target, what happens to your arm swing? To hit the target consistently, what do you need to focus on?
Variations
Increase difficulty: Increase the distance between tee and target.
Play with a partner: Have a competition to see who can score the most points with a limited number of throws.
by Neetu | Jun 4, 2020 | Fitness Activity
Movement skills/concepts
Catching a ball approaching at different levels, angles, and at different speeds, passing, and throwing.
Set-up
- A variety of small and large balls.
- Each group of six-seven, with one ball, stands in a circle in the grass or hard area.
Activity 1: Throw and catch
The player with the ball throws it to anyone in the circle other than an adjacent player. The thrower then runs around the circle to the catcher’s position while the catcher throws and runs.
Activity 2: Catchers against runners
The child with the ball throws it to one of the adjacent players, then runs around the circle back to their place. The remaining players pass the ball around the circle to see how many catches they can make before the runner gets back. If the first pass is dropped, the runner starts again.
Activity 3: Your ball
The thrower with the ball stands in the middle of the circle and throws the ball high, calling a player’s name. That player moves into the circle and the thrower takes up the player’s position outside the circle. The named player catches the ball, then throws it up while naming another player to catch. Continue.
Can you see …?
- eyes on the ball
- catch with soft fingers
- fingers pointing up for a ball above the waist, pointing down to catch a ball below the waist
- getting under the ball to catch it
You could ask …
How will you have your hands to catch a high ball?
Sometimes the ball pops out of our hands. How can you keep the ball in your hands? Where should you position your body to receive a catch?
