Partners must decide where to place the hoops in the playing area, and how many points each hoop is worth.
Partners roll the die to see who goes first. Highest number plays first.
The player stands behind the start line and hits the ball off of a tee towards one of the target hoops.
If the ball lands inside a hoop, the player scores the number of points corresponding to that hoop.
The player has 5 attempts, and then their partner bats. The player who is not batting retrieves the ball for the batter.
Batter's Pin Bonanza: A pin is placed in the centre of each hoop. If the player knocks over the pin inside the hoop, they get double the amount of points that hoop is worth.
Batter's Bounce Bonanza: The batter rolls the die. Even number = normal game play. Odd number = the ball must bounce once outside the hoop, then inside the hoop to score.
Batter's Ball Bonanza: Each of the five hits are with a different ball. The five balls can be chosen by the partners.
Can not hit to the same hoop more than once
Fielder's Bonanza: Partner can attempt to prevent the ball from landing inside the hoops by catching or fielding the ball off the ground
Why is it important to be able to hit a ball to different parts of a field?
Gives you more options to try and hit the ball away from fielders.
Provides for opportunities to advance base runners.
Reduce the size of the playing area and move the hoola hoops close together.
Use a flat bat to increase the striking surface.
Reduce the number of hoola hoops to 3.
Another player can pitch the ball to the batter.
Use a lighter, larger ball (e.g., beachball)
Use a brightly coloured ball that contrasts well with the surrounding environment.
Strike with hand
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Moderate
Participant Grouping
Partners
Equipment
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1 foam Hoops: 5 Bats: 1 Other: 1 die, 1 batting tee
Playing Area
Outdoors
Safety
Other players or bystanders should not be close to the batter as they do not want to get hit.If there are other games of Batter's Bonanza taking place, teams should be aware of other teams and other field areas. Be sure to leave ample space between the game playing areas.
Life Skills Development
Coping and Self-Management Skills
Did you find it difficult to reach your goal of getting the ball towards the target?
Why are goals important?
What kind of personal goals can we make for ourselves to do with physical activity? Nutrition? The environment?
Why must we continually reevaluate our goals and set new ones?
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills
Striking with an Implement
Preparation Phase: Stand sideways with non-dominant shoulder facing object (pretend you are surfing and facing oncoming wave). Toes should be pointed at the batting tee (eyes on the toes are looking at the tee)
Execution Phase: Keep head still and inline with centre of body while swinging (no floppy heads like first born babies). Keep eye on the ball.
Follow-Through Phase: Keep the bat level throughout the swing and contine to rotate at the hips all the way through the swing.
