To teach participants aim and accuracy techniques from different distances. Participants improve upon the amount of force needed to toss a beanbag into a target according to different lengths.
Form a circle using bowling pins (or pylons turned upside down, or milk jugs, etc), approximately 2 feet in diameter
Three lines are formed from the middle of the circle: 3m, 5m and 7m.
The object of the game is to throw a beanbag into the circle without knocking any pins down, from all three distances.
Once a participant completes all throws successfully from each distance, the game can re-start.
Encourage the participants to complete the task with fewer throws each round
Competitive Pins: Score 1 pt from the first line, 2 pts from the 2nd line, and 3 pts from the third line if the beanbag lands in the middle without knocking over any of the pins. First person to 15 pts wins.
Use a ball and it must go through the circle without knocking over any of the pins.
The beanbag must not leave contact with the floor
Change the type of manipulation (e.g., overhand throw, project with an implement such as a golf club, kick, etc)
Add a target in the middle of the pins (e.g., add a ball that must be knocked out of the middle of circle of pins without knocking over any of the pins in the process)
What type of throw increases the chances of avoiding the obstacles?
Using more of an arc will also help the beanbag from sliding into pins once it hits the playing surface.
Reduce the distance of the lines to 1m, 3m and 5m.
Circle is made bigger or smaller depending on the age and skill level of the students.
Use coloured, light balls.
Provide a peer to assist.
Allow participants to sit if required.
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy
Participant Grouping
This game is played individually and allows for one to six players to play within the same game.
Equipment
Other: Pins - 6 pergame Beanbags: One per student Beanbags: 1 per game
Playing Area
Gymnasium Outdoors
Safety
Students should refrain from throwing any of the equipment at each other.
Life Skills Development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
How does trying to beat your own score help motivate you?
Why is challenging one's self important? Why is it important to challenge one's self in school?
Do you think you challenged yourself when making the activity more difficult?
What are ways we can challenge ourselves to stay active? make healthier food choices? cooperate with others?
FUNdamental Skills
Stability Skills
Stability to perform the Underhand Throw
Preparation Phase: use a ready position where legs are shoulder width apart, knees bent, balanced centre of gravity (riding a motorcycle stance)
Execution Phase: when releasing the ball, have one foot slightly ahead of the other
Follow Through: Resume the ready position to ensure stabilty after the throw (we don’t want any falling trees)
