Week 2 - Goalball
Equipment
Suitable indoor playing area, a volleyball court is ideal
Goalballs (ball with internal balls) or alternative (bell ball, basketball wrapped in a plastic bag or rice in an inflatable ball.)
Eyeshades or blindfolds
Marking tape and string
Markers or cones
Download the Goalball - Week 2 activity card to support teaching before and during the sport session.
Skill development game
Learning intention
To practice identifying the direction of movement of the bell ball whilst blindfolded.
Skill focus
Rolling
Shot placement
Speedthrow
A challenge game to develop different techniques for performing speed rolls.
How to play
Divide into teams of 2 or more players.
Teams line up behind their marker facing a wall or line on the ground (at least 10m distance).
Players at the front of each team throw their ball along the ground towards the wall/line.
The player whose ball hits the wall/crosses the line first scores a point.
After an agreed number of throws (e.g. everyone throws twice) the team with the most points wins.
Safety
No-one to enter the throwing area during play.
Ensure all players are facing the wall or line before they have their shot.
Modifying Speed throw using TREE
Teaching style
Encourage players to think about different ways they can throw the ball:
underarm, one handed (tenpin bowling action).
underarm, front-on stance, both hands holding the ball, legs apart -bowling action, side-on stance, using both hands, throwing ball from left or right side across the body.
Rules
Encourage rolling of the ball by marking another line, or place markers 3m from the throwing line.
Speed Throw can be introduced by playing without eyeshades until the concept of the game is understood.
Equipment
Alternatives to a goalball could be a bell ball, basketball wrapped in a plastic bag or rice in an inflatable ball.
Use orientation lines to mark the throwing line, e.g. string covered with tape that players can feel with their fingers and feet.
Environment
Vary the distance between the players and wall/line.
Place a ‘judge’ near the wall/line to decide on whose ball has won.
Modified Goalball game
Learning intention
To practice passing the bell ball continuously between team members whilst blindfolded.
Skill focus
Rolling
Shot placement
Team pass
An introductory game to learn the skills of listening for the ball, team communication and shot placement as a lead up to playing Goalball.
Activity set-up
Create 2 zig zag patterns using the markers as shown in image.
Divide players teams of 4.
Position one player on each marker down the course. Players can sit or stand.
Allocate one ‘fielder’ per team who can assist team mates when the ball travels off course.
How to play
Starting at one end, each player passes the ball to the next player in line until the ball reaches the last player.
The direction of the ball is then reversed, and players continue to pass the ball from teammate to teammate until time is up.
Teams try to achieve as many successful passes as possible within the time limit, e.g. 1-3 minutes.
Safety
No throwing - ball must remain on the floor.
Ensure adequate distance between players to avoid any collisions.
Modifying Team pass using TREE
Teaching style
Encourage players to communicate with each other:
to let the receiver know the ball is coming
to let the passer know the ball has been successfully received
to help the passer be more accurate.
Give clear ‘start’ and ‘finish’ signals.
Rules
If a pass is missed, the ball is returned by the fielder to the passer and play continues.
Team Pass can be introduced by playing without eyeshades until the concept of the game is understood.
Equipment
Alternatives to a goalball could be a bell ball, basketball wrapped in a plastic bag or rice in an inflatable ball.
Use tactile markings instead of cones.
Environment
Provide challenges to the players by:
arranging teams in different formations, e.g. a square or circle -varying the distance between the players.
changing the angle at which the players are positioned in relation to each other.
Reflection
Suggested questions for players
Speed throw
How can players orientate themselves to the target (wall/line)?
What technique helps you to get the greatest speed on your roll?
Team pass
What ways can players communicate with each other?
What information do you need to give your team mates for them to make an accurate pass?
What information do you need from your team mates so you can make an accurate pass?
2 stars and a wish
Ask students:
What are 2 things you feel you did well today?
What are you going to try and improve on next week?
Students can answer reflection questions as a whole class, small group or in pairs.
