PlaySport - activitydetails

		Squish

Tactical Focus:
Setting up for attack

	Two players find a space near a wall. They mark out a square area directly infront of the wall, with a line that divides the square into two sides.
	One player stands on each side of the court.
	The players, using their hands as a paddle, hit the ball so that it hits the wall and bounces into their opposition's area.
	The ball must be returned before the second bounce and must land in the designated area. A point is scored by the other player if this happens.
	Play continues until somebody gets 5 points.

	Increase this game to be 2 vs.2 with players hitting alternatively.
	Change the skill to kicking.
	Make the area wider to increase use of angles rather than force (depth)

	How does hitting the ball with different forces help in this game?
	Which parts of the wall did you use the most to get the ball in the other zone within the boundaries.

	Take away the dividing line and play openly with a smaller space.
	Using scoops would slow this game down.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Moderate
Difficult

How would you rate this activity?

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

Participant Grouping

Groups of 2 (1 vs.1)

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1
Pylons: 4

Playing Area

Gymnasium

Safety

Use balls that are appropriate for the age group using them. For younger use gator balls, older players can use utility balls.


		Life Skills Development
		Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		How did you learn where to hit the ball off the wall?
		Trial and error is important in learning. Why is it okay to get things wrong sometimes?
		Have you ever done something wrong and it turned out to help you to learn?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Manipulation Skills
		Using hand as a paddle
		Preparation: Once you are in position and behind the ball, turn sideways to the wall. Have your hand spread out as wide as possible, ready to hit the ball.
		Execution: Hit the ball with a flat hand. The inside of your hand should face where you want the ball to go. Keep your wrist straight like you are giving the ball a "high-five".
		Follow-through: watch the ball to see where it goes and get back into ready position in the middle of the area.