Game Description:
A great game to strengthen the skills of balancing, catching and throwing. Balance discs and dodge balls are all that is required.
Objective:
To throw and catch a ball with a partner on an unstable support (balance disc).
Game Rules:
Have each participant stand on a balance disc about six feet away form their partner who will also be on a balance disc. Have the participants toss a ball up to them selves a few times to get used to the balance disc. After a while have them progress to tossing the ball back and forth to their partner.
Progression (optional):
Progress to bouncing the ball, throwing off to the side, and throwing high and low to your partner.
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Videos:
Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Skill instruction
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Gym Equipment (Goals, Matts, Beams, Hoops, Balls, Parachutes, Bats, Racquets, Cones)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Balance
Catch
Coordination
Throw
Track
