Once the two teams have been made, the wooden blocks would be setup in a straight line (approximately 6-inches apart), with a gator-ball resting atop each coloured block.
For teams comprised of 2 players, each would throw 5 beanbags for a total of 5 or 10 per team (depending on the size of the team).
If 3 players are on each team, then three beanbags would be thrown by each player for a total of 9 per team.
Points are awarded for successfully knocking the gator-ball off of the opposition's coloured block.
Conversely, a point is deducted for each ball knocked-off ones own block.
The totals would then be tallied after everyone has their turn, and the team who wins 2 out of 3 games is the overall winner.
Obstacle Bonk: Each team can add two obstacles to try and protect their blocks.
Frisbee Bonk: Project a frisbee at the blocks to knock off the gator balls
Stick Bonk: Use a hockey stick, golf club, or shuffle board stick to project an object at the blocks to knock off the gator balls.
What are effective ways to ensure aim and accuracy for your shots?
Focus on the target and keep your eyes in the direction you want the beanbag to travel.
Find the right amount of force in order to knock over the gator ball on the block so that accuracy is not comprimised.
Remove the wooden blocks and place gator balls on the ground. Players can roll the balls with their hands or feet to the targets.
Vary the size of the balls. Can use large balls to knock the gator balls.
Participants can stand a short distance away from the wooden blocks.
Pair players up to help set up the gator balls on the wooden blocks.
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Moderate
Participant Grouping
Two equal teams are to be made, each comprised of 2, or 3 players.
Equipment
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): Ten gator-balls of average size (slightly smaller than a soccer ball), to be placed atop each coloured wooden block. Pylons: Coloured wooden blocks, ten for each team, to be setup in a straight line NOT in order by colour. Beanbags: Five are needed, and are used by each team in their attempt to knock the gator-ball off of the oppositions wooden blocks. Plastic discs: Three of them, aligned in a straight line, to denote the minimum distance both teams must be away from the targets when they throw their beanbags.
Playing Area
Gymnasium
Safety
Under-arm tosses only, proper footwear for balance when attempting precise throws. Also, it would be wise to set-up the wooden blocks near the walls of the gym, to prevent interference with other groups.
Life Skills Development
Coping and Self-Management Skills
Did you feel that it was challenging to knock the ball off the block?
How did you adapt to the challenge?
How can we help one another to overcome the challenge in sport? In school? At home?
What are benefits that come from challenging situations and why is it important that we never give up?
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills
Overhand Throw
Preparation Phase: Open arms fully, at shoulder height (like a bird opening its wings fully; throwing arm forms a 'J').
Execution Phase: High five the air high out in front of throwing shoulder with elbow leading the action.
Follow-Through Phase: Rotate hips then trunk sequentially with arm finishing across body (hips should be square to target, arm should move from throwing shoulder to non-throwing leg).
