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Tactical Focus:
Aim and Accuracy
Place a floor mat (e.g., place mat, base) inside a hula hoop at one end of a rectangle
Place a plyon at 5, 10, and 15 paces away from the floor mat
Each person receives a beanbag
Alternating turns, players attempt to throw the beanbag either into the hoop or onto the floor mat from one of the 3 distances.
If the beanbag lands inside the hoop but not on the floor mat, multiple the score by 1. For example, if threw from the middle pylon, score would be 1 x 2.
If the beanbag lands and stays on the floor mat, multiple score by 2. For example, if threw from the furthest pylon, score 3 x 2 (6 pts).
First person to 21 points wins the game
NOTE: Must score 21 exactly. If score over 21 on a throw, then that player goes back to 11.

Timed 21 - How many points can players score in a specific time frame (e.g., 5 minutes)
Rolling 21 - Roll a ball into the hoop or onto the floor mat
Flick 21 - Throw a frisbee into the hoop or the floor mat
Hit it 21 - Project object with an implement (e.g., golf club, hockey stick, shuffle board stick, etc).

What are important things to remember when trying to hit a target?
Need to generate enough force to get the object into target without jeopardizing accuracy; take time to relax and concentrate in order to get object into target; block out distractions; plan shot ahead of time.
What are similar pressures you might face in a “real” game?
Have to make every shot count; others are watching you; a sense of time pressure; element of risk taking with regards to distance from the target and how much effort will be used without sacrificing accuracy.

Play seated
Reduce the number of paces away from the target area
Use other types of throwing objects such as scarves tied to tennis balls for increased control.
Increase or decrease the size of the hoop and/or floor mat
 

 
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy

 
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Participant Grouping
Partners.
 
Equipment
Pylons: 3
Hoops: 1
Beanbags: 1 per person
Mats: 1 floor mat
 
 
Playing Area
Gymnasium
Outdoors
 
Life Skills Development
Coping and Self-Management Skills


What parts of this game were stressful? keeping score? deciding what distance to stand? competition?


How did you deal with the stress in the game?


What are other things in life that cause you stress? What are some ways that you can deal with stress? How can others help you deal with stress? How can you help others deal with stress?

 
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills


Underhand Throw


Preparation Phase: Stand facing the target


Execution Phase: Swing throwing arm back like the trunk of an elephant and then step with opposite foot in the direction of the target.


Follow-Through Phase: Toes and arm should both be pointed in the direction of the target after the object has been released.