PlaySport - activitydetails

		Switcheroo

Tactical Focus:
Consistency

	Teams begin with an even number of players on either side of a net (or barrier). This is not essential however, a line would be fine as a net.
	Players hit the ball over the net and then switch sides by ducking under the net and joining the players on the other side
	Objective is to make a complete change in teams with as few drops of the ball as possible.

	Change the skill focus (badminton, tennis, pickleball) and introduce an implement.
	Let players discuss strategy before playing again to try to beat their previous attempts.

	Where would it be best to place the ball so the other team can easily return it?
	When you change sides, how will you get into 'ready position' again as quickly as possible?

	Use a raquet and a different ball, allowing a bounce.
	Use a lighter ball that remain in the air for longer.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Moderate

How would you rate this activity?

1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent

Participant Grouping

Any number of players between 2 and 6. Have more smaller games than fewer larger games.

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1

Playing Area

Gymnasium

Safety

When changing sides be aware of your surroundings.


		Life Skills Development
		Communication and Interpersonal Skills
		Was it difficult to communicate your ideas to other people during this game? In what ways?
		Are there times when you find it difficult to communicate with another person? How did this make you feel?
		What did you do to overcome this?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Manipulation Skills
		Forearm pass
		Preparation: Face the ball and get underneath it. Platform out early and under ball.
		Execution: Elbows straight and simple, arms flat like a pancake. Beat the ball to the spot.
		Follow-through: Return to ready position.