Create two teams and within each team, number off starting from 1 to the last person.
Team A (the initial batting team) begins in a line formation.Team B (the initial fielding team) is scattered in the field.
First person on Team A yells "CHUCK THE CHICKEN" and then chucks the chicken anywhere in the open area.
The "batter" who chucked the chicken runs once around the team and stops at his/her starting person. The person on his/her immediate right then runs around the circle once and stops back at his/her original position. Each time a person runs once around the circle successfully, a run is scored. This continues until the Fielding team yells "Chuck the Chicken"
Team B (the initial Fielding Team) collects the chicken, lines up as quick as possible and performs an “over the head, under the legs”. To begin with, Person numbered 1 is at the back of the line. When the person at the back of the line gets the chicken, he/she yells "Chuck the Chicken!"
Team A stops running at the command.
Now Team B chucks the chicken and the roles are reversed.
Participants take turn being at the back of the line up when they are the fielding team. The person at the back of the line should be the next number on the team.
Play until everyone has had a chance to "chuck the chicken" on each team.
Set up multiple targets in the open space for the players to chuck the chicken at.
Runner weaves through team rather than circling.
Rather than running, the team chooses different forms of locomotion (e.g. skipping, galloping, sliding).
Rather than passing the ball “over and under” roll it through team member’s legs.
Throw up to three objects at once for the fielding team to retrieve.
Where should you chuck the chicken to score more runs?
Throwing the chicken into the open area to score more runs.
Have all the players throw the chicken with their non-dominant arm.
Use another object besides the chicken e.g. bean bag, gator ball.
Each time a player passes the chicken, they count out loud. For example, the first player to pass the chicken says one, the next player says two, etc. Or, they could count by threes or sixes to practice numeracy skills.
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy
Moderate
Participant Grouping
Two equal teams.
If possible, try to maximize the size of each team to four to six per team. If necessary, have multiple games taking place throughout the activity space.
Equipment
Rubber chickens, stuffed animals: 1
Playing Area
Gymnasium Outdoors
Safety
Participants should be reminded to take their turn in chucking the chicken and running around the circle and that there should be no reason for any body contact.
Life Skills Development
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
What decisions did your team make to try and score more runs? What decisions did your team make to try and prevent the other team from scoring runs?
Did you feel it was harder to make decisions when given a shorter amount of time?
Why is it important to make healthy choices each day (e.g., nutrition, being active, cooperating with others)? What role do others have in helping you to make healthy choices?
FUNdamental Skills
Locomotor
Sprinting for Speed
Preparation Phase: In anticipation of sprinting, encourage the participants to maintain stability by having equal balance of weight on both feet (staggered legs)
Execution Phase: Encourage participants to run on the balls of feet rather than flat footed
Follow Through Phase: Slow down gradually with soft heel to toe ground contact
