Draw five circles inside each other: The middle circle is .5 m in diameter and scores 5 points. The next circle outside the middle circle is 1 m in diameter and scores 4 points. The next circle is 1.5 m in diameter and scores 3 points. The next circle is 2 m in diameter and scores 2 points, and anything outside that circle scoring 1 point is 2.5 m. (Use gymnasium tape inside or rope when laid out in the grass outside).
Each player is given five bean bags of a colour that is different from the other players.
Standing behind a line 10 paces from the “bull’s eye,” the players alternate throws trying to accumulate the highest number of points with their 5 bean bags.
Bags landing on a line score the lower number.
Long Bomb: Move the throwing line another ten paces away.
Shuffle Board: Instead of circles have lines a half-meter apart.
Put an obstacle in front of the bull's eye to make it more difficult (e.g. put a chair in front).
Use other pieces of equipment (e.g. spider balls, koosh balls, foam balls, felt rings).
What affects your decision on how many points you try to score?
Moving other bean bags with the thrown bean bag to make them closer to the middle.
The more force you use, the less accurate.
Technique is important for accuracy.
Use bright, coloured material to define the target areas.
Increase the size of the 5 circles.
Reduce the distance to the target areas. Players can stand behind a line, which is 5 paces from the bull’s eye.
Place a marking inside each of the 5 circles, which will give players a specific target to aim for.
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy
Participant Grouping
One to four players at a time.
Equipment
Beanbags: 5 similar coloured beanbags per participant Other: Material for making lines
Playing Area
Gymnasium Outdoors
Life Skills Development
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
What are some ways that you can try to improve your score in this game each time you play?
What are some positive goals individuals have right now in sport? In school? Being physically active? Healthy eating?
Why are goals important to re-evaluate and continue to make new goals?
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills
Underhand Throw
Preparation Phase: Step into the throw with the non-throwing leg, have legs bent and body low to ground for stability.
Execution Phase: Preform a higher low high five (approximately hip height) when releasing object to project it further (essentially hold onto the object slightly longer when launching the object higher/further).
Follow-Through Phase: Finish with throwing arm pointing towards target.
