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This month our focus has been on striking, throwing and catching . Here are some of the games we used to reinforce the skills taught. These games can be easily played at home so why not have a family game night???
This month our focus has been on striking, throwing and catching . Here are some of the games we used to reinforce the skills taught. These games can be easily played at home so why not have a family game night???
Tableball
Tableball
LEVEL 1
Table- roll ball back and forth on table.
LEVEL 2
Bounce and catch ball on table.
Table Ball LEVEL 3
Students are put into groups of three at each table. Two players face off across the table from one another. The extra player stands out on-deck (and is also the judge). When a player makes a mistake, they switch places with the judge,
Table Ball Main LEVEL 4
Students are put into groups of three at each table. The three players face off across the table from one another. The person who lost the last round always serves first. Play starts with a ball roll ‘serve’ across the table. Once it rolls off and bounces, the next opponent must strike it with an open palm (1 or 2 hands) back onto the table. Players follow a 1-2-3 order, always hitting the ball after the same player before them.
Spikeball
Spikeball
A hula hoop OR a circle drawn on the ground can be used instead of a net to practice skills or even play.
A hula hoop OR a circle drawn on the ground can be used instead of a net to practice skills or even play.
LEVEL 1-
Bounce ball in hoop partner catches. How many can you get in a row?
LEVEL 2-
Partner 1- hits ball into hoop and Partner 2 catches it. Then partner 2 hits it in the hoop for partner 1 to catch.
Rally
LEVEL 3
Partner 1 bounces in hoop Partner 2 tries to hit it back without catching it. SWITCH JOBS
LEVEL 4
Try to rally starting with a serve and return without a catch. If needed you can start with a bounce or you can catch. If you mess up a point for other people.
LEVEL 5-
Try Playing In Teams.
Air Pong
Air Pong
Level 1
Take a Balloon and see how long you can keep it up in the air
Level 2
Mark a spot on the floor using a mat, towel or blanket and while standing on the spot Try to keep it up without stepping off. How many can you get in a row? If you do you start count over.
Level 3
Mark a spot on the floor using a mat, towel or blanket and while standing on the spot with a partner. Rally with a partner and keep it up without stepping off. How many can you get in a row? If you do you start count over.
Level 4
Air Pong is a baller introduction to striking an object in the air.
Score points by landing the balloon on your opponent’s mat (or square taped to the floor) or if they land the balloon out of bounds.
MAJOR RULES:
-serve from behind your mat
-3 hits on each side
MINOR RULES
-non-hits (holds) give opponent the point
-server is allowed one Fault
-whoever wins the point gets to serve
-spikes only allowed if you’re on your mat
Level 5
- Balloon PONG- doubles
With a partner play against another team.
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