PlaySport - activitydetails

		Bank It

Tactical Focus:
Attack Goal

	Hockey nets are set up, upside down, facing the walls so the bottom of the net is open to the wall.
	Players try to score by banking the ball off the wall and into the net.
	Players may take up to five steps with the ball and the ball must be passed twice before attempting to score.
	After each point is scored, the players switch so that each player has a chance to play offense and defense.

	Add more nets and allow teams to score on any of the surrounding nets
	Changing the type of ball will increase or decrease difficulty.

	What are effective ways to get close to the net to try to increase your chances of scoring a goal?
	Communicate with teammates
	Use quick passes (e.g., give and goes)
	Try to get into open space to receive passes

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Easy
Moderate

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Participant Grouping

Total players: 12 In groups of 3

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 2 balls for scoring
Other: 4 hockey nets used as goal

Playing Area

Gymnasium

Safety

Players must keep their heads up to prevent being hit with the balls, as well as to prevent running into other players.


		Life Skills Development
		Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		How did your team work together? What made your team successful?
		When was it important to be able to decide when to take a shot on goal or when to pass?
		When is it important to recognize opportunity to succeed at home? In school? To make healthier lifestyle choices?
		How can we help others recognize opportunities to make a difference not only in their own lives but in others?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Manipulation Skills
		Sending with Implement
		Preparation Phase: Turn sideways to the object that is being struck.
		Execution Phase: Transfer weight from back foot to front foot during forward movement and contact of the object
		Follow Through Phase: Rotate hips then trunk to face the target.