Players hit the balloon and count how many consecutive times they contact the balloon before it hits the floor.
Play again but set a goal as a team and try to match or beat your goal
Increase the number of players.
Various size and weight of different balls (e.g., volleyball, bladder ball, tennis ball)
Use a variety of implements to strike balloons.
Draw a circle, which is approximately 4.6m to 6.1m in diameter. Approximately 6 players can participate. Teammates use both hands and attempt to keep hitting the balloon into the air without moving out of the circle.
Add a time limit - how many successful strikes in 1 minute?
Underhand or overhand only.
Shell formation (two lines face each other, first person hits balloon, and they return to back of line).
Modify the hitting techniques (e.g. must use two hands, use head only or elbows only).
Players can use non-dominant hand.
Throw the balloon into the air and see how many times players can clap their hands before they catch it.
What type of position is effective to move in any direction quickly?
Being on the balls of your feet.
Throw the balloon into the air, let it bounce, and then catch it.
Play sitting down
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy
Participant Grouping
Partners.
Equipment
Balloons: unlimited
Playing Area
Gymnasium Outdoors
Life Skills Development
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
After the balloon dropped the first time, did you set a goal of achieving a higher score?
Where is goal setting important in your life and what types of goals do you set for yourself?
Why is goal setting important in sport? In school? In maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills
Striking with Hand
Preparation Phase: Remain on the balls of your feet, eyes forward in preparation for a quick reaction towards the incoming object.
Execution Phase: Using a stiff wrist, strike the object directly in the middle for maximum power and control.
Follow Through Phase: Follow-through with hand in the direction that the object is travelling
