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		4 Balls for 15

Tactical Focus:
Aim and Accuracy

	15 feet away from the throwing line set up 4 pylons situated horizontally, 2 feet apart from each other.
	On the first pylon place a basketball on top, on the second pylon place a tennis ball, on the third pylon place a soccer ball and on the forth pylon place a golf ball.
	The purpose of the game is to try and knock down the targets with a gator ball and try and get as many points as possible.
	The basketball is worth 2 points, the tennis ball is worth 4, the soccer ball is worth 3 and the golf ball is worth 6 for a possible total of 15 points.
	You can only use the points from each ball once. Each person will get 4 throws and whoever has the most points wins.

	Relay: Have different numbers of people. You can have teams and use it as a relay against other teams to see who can score the most points in a particular time frame.
	Participants can choose different distances from the targets. If they choose the closest distance, multiply the points if successful by 1. If successful at the second distance, multiply by 2.

	What factors determine which target you will aim for?
	Level of difficult, risk involved, etc.
	Being mentally prepared is an important component of all target games.

	Use different targets to make it easier or harder for students.
	Line the pylons up differently to make it easier for the targets of even harder for the targets
	Vary the size of balls to knock over the targets
	Stand a shorter distance away or farther away from targets

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Easy

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Participant Grouping

Partners

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): basketball, tennis ball, soccer ball, golf ball, gator ball
Pylons: 4
Other: skipping ropes, or lines on the gym floor as the throwing line

Playing Area

Gymnasium

Safety

Don't have people standing behind where the targets are situated Use underarm tosses and proper footwear for balance when attempting precise throws If possible set up targets near walls to prevent interference with other groups


		Life Skills Development
		Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		What type of decisions did you have to make in this game? What type of decisions do you make about health on a regular basis (e.g., healthy foods, safety, hygiene)?
		Do you find it more difficult to have a healthy diet or unhealthy diet?
		Do you feel better when you eat healthier foods? What are some of the differences you find?
		What kinds of things can someone change to have a more balanced diet?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Manipulation Skills
		Underhand Throw
		Preparation: Focus on the target and keep your eyes in the direction you want the ball to travel
		Execution: Step with opposite foot so that it is lined up with the intended target
		Follow-Through: Remember to follow through towards the target