Boccia Boccia (pronounced ‘botch-ya’) is a target game with similar rules to Bocce or Lawn Bowls. Boccia is a Paralympic sport.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine accuracy of rolling or throwing a ball towards a target. Throwing, rolling, shot placement
Head control What you need Stay behind • Boccia balls or alternatives (see Equipment) 6 throwing line 5 4 3 • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area 2 1 1m
2.5m
3m
NON VALID AREA What to do • Divide players into teams of 2-3 or play individually. All players should be seated. • Players can roll or throw the ball, propel it with their feet, or roll down a ball-sending ramp 7m (assistive device). • Team colours are usually red or blue. The side playing red ‘throws’ the first jack and it must land in the valid area of the court. 6m • Players propel two balls each which correspond to their team colour. • Aim to score as many points as possible by getting as many of your own Boccia balls closer to the jack (or target ball) than your opponent.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Boccia
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to try • If the jack is thrown or knocked • Boccia ball alternatives include • Adjust the playing area and different ways to propel the ball: out of court it is replaced on the objects such as bean bags, paper distances to make the game -- rolling the ball cross and play continues. and tape balls or Koosh balls. easier or harder. -- underarm throw • If 2 or more balls are equally • Items such as ‘plastic guttering’ • The illustration shows close to the jack at the finish of can be used as a ball-sending recommended court dimensions -- overarm throw. an end they each score 1 point. ramp. but Boccia can be played on any • Think of ways players can • If scores are level after 6 ends, a suitable sized area. improve their aim: tie-breaker (extra end) is played. • The cross is marked 5 metres from -- aim in front of the target and The jack ball is placed on the the mid point of the back line. let the ball roll in cross and sides toss a coin to • The apex of the non-valid line is -- when throwing, try to release determine the order of play. marked 1.5m from the mid point of the ball when the hand/arm is the throwing line. extended towards the target. • Players boxes are 1m wide.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No one enters the target area during play. • What technique is most effective in getting closest to the jack? • Throwing is confined to the designated area. • How can you make it difficult for your opponents to get closer to the jack than you? SPORTS ABILITY Target Boccia
Boccia A basic target game that encourages different styles of shots to reach a target.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To create targets that challenge opponents to try different types of shots Throwing, rolling, shot placement to get closest to the target.
What you need • Boccia balls or alternatives (see Equipment) • Variety of targets e.g. hoops, skittles, marks on the floor/ground • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area
What to do • Divide players into pairs or small groups. • All players should be seated. • Each pair or group uses the equipment or objects available to design and make their own target. • When targets are made, players agree a distance from the throwing 1 line to the target. 3 3 • Players score points by throwing or propelling their balls to get closest to the target. 5 • Keep a record of the best score at each target. • Combine all the targets into a ‘course’.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Target Boccia
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to try • Work with the players to agree • Boccia ball alternatives include • Increase or decrease the different styles of propelling rules for each target. objects such as bean bags, paper distance between the targets the ball: • Agree scoring systems e.g. and tape balls or Koosh balls. and the players. -- rolling the ball highest score wins with points • Use any safe materials that may • Ensure targets provide options -- underarm throw allocated to each target or be available to create targets, for different types of players, lowest score wins, as in golf. e.g. mats, chairs, boxes or e.g. those who are rolling the ball -- overarm throw. buckets. and those who are throwing. • Think of ways in which players • Use benches, boards or other can improve their aim: objects to ‘channel’ the balls -- aim in front of the target and towards the target. let the ball roll in -- when throwing, try to release the ball when the hand/arm is extended towards the target.
Safety ! Ask the players ? • No one enters the target area • If possible, play towards a wall • Where should you aim the ball to get • How can targets be changed to during play. or away from other players. as close as possible to the target? challenge the players to: • Ensure players know who is • Leave space between each target • How can you position your shots to -- throw the ball high? throwing next. to move around safely. make it easier for your balls to get -- roll the ball along the floor? close to the target? SPORTS ABILITY Choose the Target
Boccia A game to develop accuracy and game strategies.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To refine shot placement and accuracy and to develop and practice team strategy Throwing, rolling, shot placement for scoring the highest points.
What you need • Boccia balls or alternatives (see Equipment) • Variety of targets e.g. hoops, skittles, marks on the floor/ground • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing space
BLUE TEAM
What to do RED TEAM • Divide players into two equal teams. • All players should be seated. • Teams sit at one end of the playing area. • Targets are placed at a suitable distance, one for each team. • Players aim at their own colour target area (score 1 point for each ball in the target) or they can choose to aim at the other team’s target and knock their opponent’s balls out. • After everyone has thrown, add up the scores. • Play to an agreed number of throws, or use a time limit.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Choose the Target
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to try • Introduce rules gradually, e.g. • Boccia ball alternatives include • Change the distance of the different styles of propelling players aim only at their own objects such as bean bags, paper targets, e.g. near or far. the ball: hoop at first. and tape balls or Koosh balls. • Change the size of the targets, -- rolling the ball • Designate certain players as • If possible use different coloured e.g. bigger or smaller. -- underarm throw ‘strikers’, only they can attack targets – ideally, red for the team • Vary player positions: the opposing team’s target. with red Boccia balls, blue for the -- overarm throw. -- players form a circle around Alternate strikers every game. opposition team. • Think of ways in which players the targets, with players • Experiment with different types of can improve their aim: standing alternately targets, e.g. elevate the target area -- teams face each other with -- aim in front of the target to change the angle of the throw. and let the ball roll in the targets between them. • Use obstacles e.g. for every -- when throwing, try to release successful scoring throw, the other the ball when the hand/arm is team can place an obstacle in front extended towards the target. of the opposing team’s target.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No one enters the target area during play. • What strategies can your team use to score the most points? • Ensure players know who is throwing next. • How can you make it more difficult for your opponents to score points? • If using a circle formation ensure all players are watching play in case a shot is misdirected across the circle. SPORTS ABILITY Boccia 5-3-1
Boccia A team target game that develops shot accuracy and an understanding of scoring.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To refine shot placement and accuracy and to develop strategies for working Throwing, rolling, shot placement as a team to create high scoring opportunities.
What you need • Boccia balls or alternatives (see Equipment) • Boccia court, or tape or chalk to mark out target • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing space
VARY THROWING
DISTANCE
What to do • Divide players into two teams of 2 or 3 players. • All players should be seated. • Players are given two Boccia balls each. • Each player in Team A takes turns from the throwing line until all their balls have been thrown. • When Team A has finished, scores are added up (1 point for each ball static in a square). ALTERNATIVE: USE TARGETS • Team B then throw in turn, trying to beat Team A’s score. • Balls on the line are given the highest score.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Boccia 5-3-1
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage teams to find ways • Play alternately e.g. teams can • Boccia ball alternatives include • Increase or decrease the of working together to improve choose to score or knock objects such as bean bags, paper distance between the players their score. For example, their opponent’s balls out and tape balls or Koosh balls. and target. For example: identifying strengths of each of a scoring position. • Place a corresponding number -- move the throwing line closer player. Some can aim at the • Vary the scoring system, of skittles or plastic bottles in or further furthest target, others the e.g. a score in the same box as each target box to increase the -- players of different abilities nearest, those who are very the preceding player doubles difficulty. throw from different accurate can aim for the highest the score. • Use larger or smaller balls to distances. score target. • Agree on the number of rounds make hitting the target easier or • Vary the size of the targets e.g. to be played. harder. smaller boxes will increase the challenge.
Safety ! Ask the players ? • No one enters the target area during play. • How can your team make it difficult for • When should you to try and knock • Ensure players know who is throwing next. the other team to score? your opponent’s ball out of a scoring • Is it best to choose a target with the position rather than score points with lower or higher points? Why? your shot? SPORTS ABILITY Noughts and Crosses
Boccia A target game to develop shot accuracy and team tactics.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To refine accuracy of shots at targets from different distances Throwing, rolling, shot placement and develop strategies for scoring as a team.
What you need TEAM A = 9 POINTS • Boccia balls or alternatives (see Equipment) TEAM B = 2 POINTS • Tape or chalk to mark a playing area • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing space
What to do • Aim is to place 3 balls across, down or diagonally as in the game DISTANCES Noughts and Crosses. VARY THROWING • Divide into two teams of 2-3 players (6 balls per team) who take turns throwing. • All players should be seated. • Balls that do not reach or come to rest in occupied squares are ‘foul balls’ and removed from the area. • Players wanting to ‘take over’ a square occupied by the opposition must nominate the square prior to taking a shot. If the ball does not land in the nominated square it does not count and is removed. • After all balls have been played scores are added up. • One point for each occupied square, plus 5 points for three in a row. When one team achieves a winning line the ‘end’ is over.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Noughts and Crosses
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage teams to discuss • Modifying rules to suit different • Boccia ball alternatives include • Increase or decrease the tactics both at the start and abilities, e.g. some players can objects such as bean bags, paper box sizes. during a game. have more attempts (balls to use). and tape balls or Koosh balls. • Place the throwing line closer or • Encourage sportsmanship. • Give teams the choice of either • Use beanbags or non-bouncing/ further from the target boxes. For example, if a ball lands on throwing to score or to knock rolling objects to make it easier • Players can play from different a line, players should agree in opposing balls out of scoring to score points. positions, for example, teams which box the ball should be boxes. • To increase the challenge at opposite sides of the target placed. place skittles in each square. boxes. If a skittle is knocked over, the scoring ball is placed in the square and the skittle removed.
Safety ! Ask the players ? • No one enters the target area during play. • How can you cooperate to ensure you • What do you need to think about when do not block your teammates? you choose the box you are going to • How do you decide which box aim for? to aim for? SPORTS ABILITY Classic Polybat
Polybat A table-top bat and ball game to develop striking and defending skills.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice striking and returning shots along the table top with a partner. Defending, shot placement, striking
What you need • Polybat bats and balls or alternatives (see Equipment) • Table Tennis table or any large table (see Equipment) • Attach rebound sides to the tables using materials such as wood or cardboard
GLOVE BAT
What to do • Aim is to hit the ball over the • Players can touch the ball more than opponent’s end of the table, or cause once with the bat before returning it them to play a fault by lifting the ball to their opponent’s end. off the table surface. • Polybat is suitable for players who • Played as singles or doubles. have arm, balance, or coordination • Each player has 5 serves. Serve then impairments for whom table tennis goes to another player (or rotates may not be possible. It can also be used alternately for doubles). to introduce Table Tennis to younger children. • First to 11 points wins. END REBOUND SIDES CAN BE USED • Play begins with the server playing the ball off any side. Strokes can then be played directly or off the side.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Classic Polybat
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • To improve technique or • Play first to 11 or 21 points • If polybats are not available • Reduce the width of the end anticipation of the ball with or without a two-point use any small flat-edged bat. line by adding shorter sides to movement: advantage. Plastic or wooden rulers may the table to cater for different -- encourage players to keep • Modify the multiple touch rule also be used. abilities, or if two players play the bat steady and in front of for players of different abilities. • A number of smaller tables can against one. their body • Allow players to serve directly be pushed together and taped -- rest the bat on the table to their opponent. to smooth the joins to create a surface if necessary to large table. provide more stability • Larger wiffle balls can be used -- encourage players to watch before progressing to a standard the speed and direction of the Polybat ball. ball. Practice this by rolling the ball from different angles.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure the lower limbs of wheelchair • Ensure rebound sides are correctly • How can you change the angle of the bat to keep the ball on the table? users do not rub against the table. clipped or taped onto the table. • What action is better to use to improve control of the ball? • Avoid striking the sides with the bat. • Where should you aim to try and score points against your opponent? SPORTS ABILITY Poly Skill Skittles
Polybat A challenging version of Polybat to develop accuracy in forehand and backhand shots.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice striking and returning shots with accuracy along the table top Defending, shot placement, striking with a partner.
What you need • Polybat bats and balls or alternatives (see Equipment) • Table tennis table or any large table (see Equipment) • Attach rebound sides to the table using materials such as wood or cardboard • Skittles, small plastic bottles or plastic cups
What to do • Place two skittles halfway down the • First to 11 points wins. table, evenly spaced between the • Play begins with the server playing the rebound sides. ball off any side. • Aim is to hit the ball over the • Players can touch the ball more than opponent’s end of the table, or cause once with the bat before returning it to them to play a fault by lifting the ball their opponent’s end. off the table surface or knocking over • Players must avoid knocking the one of the skittles. skittles over as this results in a point • Play as singles or doubles. to the opposition. The skittle is then • Each player has 5 serves. Serve then replaced for the next serve. goes to another player (or rotates alternately for doubles).
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Poly Skill Skittles
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • To improve technique or • Play first to 11 or 21 points • If polybats are not available, use • Reduce the width of the end line anticipation of the ball’s with or without a two-point any small flat-edged play bat. by adding shorter rebound sides movement: advantage. Plastic or wooden rulers may to the table to cater for different -- encourage players to keep • Modify the multiple touch rule also be used. abilities, or if two players play the bat steady and in front of for players of different abilities. • A number of smaller tables can against one. the body • Allow some players to serve be pushed together. Tape can -- rest the bat on the table directly to their opponent. be used to smooth the joins. surface if necessary to • Larger wiffle balls can be used provide more stability before progressing to a standard -- encourage players to watch Polybat ball. the speed and direction of the ball.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure the lower limbs of wheelchair • Ensure rebound sides are correctly • How can you change the angle of the bat to keep the ball on the table surface? users do not rub against the table. clipped or taped onto the table. • What action is better to use in order to get better control of the ball? • Avoid striking the sides with the bat. • Where should you aim to try and score points against your opponent? SPORTS ABILITY Polybat Variations
Polybat Variations of Polybat that develop skills that support Polybat and other racquet activities.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice striking shots with accuracy along the table top. Shot placement, striking
Polyskittles Polysquash Octopoly
What you need What you need What you need • Polybat bats and balls (or alternatives) • Polybat bats and balls (or alternatives) • Polybat bats and balls (or alternatives) • Rebound sides (or similar) • Rebound sides (or similar) • Rebound sides (or similar) • Skittle, small plastic bottles or plastic cups What to do What to do What to do • Push a table against a wall. Players sit next • Use a multi-sided table to include more players. to each other. Mark a dividing line up the • Aim is to knock down as many skittles as • Play individually or in teams. centre of table if necessary. possible using 5 balls in succession. • Players hit alternatively off the wall or sides. • Agree on a winning score. • Players score by hitting the ball over the end of the table on their opponent’s side.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Polybat Variations
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment Polyskittles Polyskittles Polyskittles Polyskittles • Encourage players to keep score • Remove or leave skittles that • Use different types of targets • Space the skittles out to or allocate a scorer. have been knocked over. e.g. plastic cups, light balls. challenge players. Polysquash Polysquash Polysquash Polysquash • Use Polysquash to explain about • Allow multiple hits for players of • Slightly raise the end of the • Use narrower tables or play the game of squash. different abilities. table nearest the wall to assist individually initially. Octopoly Octopoly the ball to roll back towards the Octopoly players e.g. use coasters. • Discuss with players how they • Players can score through any • Increase or decrease the would like to play. other player’s ‘goal’. Octopoly goal size. • Use balls that move at different speeds.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Emphasise playing with control, without swinging the bat in the air. • How can you work as a team to score more points? This is particularly important if playing near other players. • What techniques did you use to score points? • What action is best to use to make a more accurate shot? • Where did you aim to knock over the most skittles on your first shot in Polyskittles? SPORTS ABILITY Goalball
Goalball Goalball is a three-a-side indoor court game developed for players who have vision impairments. Goalball is a Paralympic sport.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To attack and defend effectively as a team through cooperation and teamwork. Defending, rolling, throwing, shot placement
What you need 0 • Suitable indoor playing area, a volleyball court is ideal
10 • Goalball (ball with internal balls) or alternative (see Equipment) 45 15 • Eyeshades or blindfolds
• Marking tape and string 30
18M
TEAM AREA
HALF WAY
HIGH BALL LINE What to do • Aim is to score a goal by throwing the ball along the floor so that it crosses the goal FRONT LINE line of the opposing team.
3M HIGH BALL LINE • 3 features that distinguish goalball from games played by sighted people: 9M -- ball contains an internal bell that assists players locate it during play
-- the playing area has tactile markings to assist players determine where they 3M are on the court BELL BALL -- players wear eyeshades which makes it possible for everyone to play equally. PADDING (OPTIONAL) TACTILE LINE MARKINGS: MASKING TAPE & STRING
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Goalball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Use a whistle or voice to let the • Ball must touch the floor before • Alternatives to a goalball could • Ensure sufficient distance players know what is going on. passing the High Ball Line to ensure be a bell ball, basketball wrapped between teams. it is being rolled, allowing the • For beginners, play without in a plastic bag or rice in an defending team to hear it. eyeshades initially. inflatable ball. • When fielded, the ball must be • Goalball can be introduced by • Hearing or mobility impaired thrown again within 10 seconds playing without eyeshades and players can play without (remove this time limit for eyeshades and defend a beginners). using a soccer or basketball (no kicking or bouncing). specific area. • Players can take no more than 2 consecutive throws. • Use lighter balls for beginners. • The defending team’s first contact with the ball must be in their team area.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Use elbow, knee and hip pads • If mats are used for players to lie on, • How can you modify your shot to get • What position should you have your (if available) on hard surfaces. be careful of awkward deflections of the past your opponents and score a goal? body in to reduce the chance of your ball. • Beginners should stay on their feet, or • What do you need to be aware of opponent scoring a goal? kneel if this is comfortable. • If eyeshades are used, ensure they are when taking a shot? • How can you work as a team to stop • Official goalballs are quite heavy (1.25kg), used by only one player (for hygiene • What do you need to be aware of your opponent from getting a goal? ensure sufficient space when playing and reasons). use lighter balls with beginners. when your opponent is taking a shot? SPORTS ABILITY Circleball
Goalball An introductory game to learn the skills of listening for the ball and shot placement as a lead up to playing Goalball.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice identifying the direction of movement of the bell ball whilst blindfolded. Defending, rolling, throwing, shot placement
What you need • Goalball (ball with internal balls) or alternative (see Equipment) • Eyeshades
What to do • Players stand in a circle, legs apart, outside of feet touching. • Players score a point by rolling the ball across the circle and through the legs of another player. • The ball must be rolled – no kicking. • Players use their hands to defend their ‘goal’. • Players can play from a seated position. 1 POINT SCORED • Wheelchair users can turn their chair ‘side on’ with the wheel facing into the circle representing their goal.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Circleball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Always let the players know • Try a team version of the • Alternatives to a goalball could • Vary the circle size by changing what is going on (if using game with players arranged be a bell ball, basketball wrapped the number of players. eyeshades). alternately around the circle. in a plastic bag or rice in an • Use a smaller circle as players’ • Appoint a referee to determine Half the players try to keep the inflatable ball. skills improve. scores and some ‘fielders’ to ball in the circle while the others • Circle Ball can be introduced return the ball to the circle. try to force it out (through their by playing without eyeshades own legs does not count). • Encourage players to use their and using a soccer or basketball listening skills. • Introduce a ‘time in possession’ (no kicking or bouncing). rule, e.g. 3 or 5 seconds after • Use different sizes and speed which the ball must be passed. of bell balls.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure players keep the ball on the floor. • What skills does this game develop? • How could you work as a team to • Players should be careful not to ‘bump heads’ as they bend forward. • How can you defend your ‘goal’ and defend your ‘goals’ when playing the ensure the ball doesn’t go through team version? your legs? • What cues can you use to identify which direction the ball is moving? SPORTS ABILITY Team Pass
Goalball An introductory game to learn the skills of listening for the ball, team communication and shot placement as a lead up to playing Goalball.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice passing the bell ball continuously between their team whilst blindfolded. Rolling, shot placement
What you need • Goalball (ball with internal balls) or alternative (see Equipment) • Eyeshades FIELDER • Markers or cones TIMER & SCORER
What to do • Divide into teams of four in a zig zag • Starting at one end, each player passes formation. the ball to the next player in line until • Position one player on each marker the ball reaches the last player. down the course. Players can sit or • The direction of the ball is then stand. reversed, and players continue to pass • Allocate one ‘fielder’ per team who the ball from teammate to teammate FIELDER can assist team mates when the ball until time is up. travels off course. • Teams try to achieve as many successful passes as possible within the time limit, e.g. 1-3 minutes.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Team Pass
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to • If a pass is missed, the ball is • Alternatives to a goalball could • Provide challenges to the communicate with each other: returned by the fielder to the be a bell ball, basketball wrapped players by: -- to let the receiver know the passer and play continues. in a plastic bag or rice in an -- arranging teams in different ball is coming • Team Pass can be introduced inflatable ball. formations, e.g. a square or -- to let the passer know the by playing without eyeshades circle ball has been successfully until the concept of the game -- varying the distance between received is understood. the players -- to help the passer be more -- changing the angle at which accurate. the players are positioned in • Give clear ‘start’ and ‘finish’ relation to each other. signals.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No throwing - ball must remain on the floor. • What ways can players communicate • What information do you need from • Ensure adequate distance between players to avoid any collisions. with each other? your team mates so you can make an • What information do you need to give accurate pass? your team mates for them to make an accurate pass? SPORTS ABILITY Speed Throw
Goalball A challenge game to develop different techniques for performing speed rolls.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine technique to get power and speed when rolling the ball. Rolling, shot placement
WITH OR WITHOUT EYESHADES What you need LINE USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE • Goalball (ball with internal balls) or alternative (see Equipment) TO A WALL • Eyeshades • Markers or cones
FIELDER
What to do • Divide into teams of 2 or more players. • Teams line up behind their marker facing a wall or line on the ground (at least 10m distance). • Players at the front of each team throw their ball along the ground towards the wall/line. • The player whose ball hits the wall/crosses the line first scores a point. • After an agreed number of throws (e.g. everyone throws twice) the team with the most points wins.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Speed Throw
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to think • Encourage rolling of the ball by • Alternatives to a goalball could • Vary the distance between the about different ways they can marking another line, or place be a bell ball, basketball wrapped players and wall/line. throw the ball: markers 3m from the throwing in a plastic bag or rice in an • Place a ‘judge’ near the wall/line -- underarm, one handed line. inflatable ball. to decide on whose ball has won. (tenpin bowling action) • Speed Throw can be introduced • Use orientation lines to mark the -- underarm, front-on stance, by playing without eyeshades throwing line, e.g. string covered both hands holding the ball, until the concept of the game is with tape that players can feel legs apart understood. with their fingers and feet. -- bowling action, side-on stance, using both hands, throwing ball from left or right side across the body.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No-one to enter the throwing area during play. • How can players orientate themselves to the target (wall/line)? • Ensure all players are facing the wall or line before they have their shot. • What technique helps you to get the greatest speed on your roll? SPORTS ABILITY Bench Hockey
Hockey A seated hockey game that develops striking and teamwork skills.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice shot placement and striking skills in order to move the ball Defending, shot placement, striking. in the direction of play.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor • Hockey sticks or equivalent playing area • Airflow/whiffle balls or • Benches alternative balls • Markers or cones • Chairs for each player
What to do • Divide into teams of 3-4 players. • Players on the same team shoot • Lay 2 benches on their sides, facing in the same direction. each other, about 1m apart, creating a • Players should change position after channel in between. every 3 scores e.g. move up 1 place. • Use markers or cones to create goals at End player goes to the other end. Alternative Balls either end of the channel. • All sticks must stay below knee level. • Ambulant players play from a chair, wheelchair users can play from their wheelchair or chair.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Bench Hockey
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to strike • Allow extra points for hitting • Experiment with the size and • To increase the chances of the ball in different ways, for a cone in the middle of the goal. weight of the ball for longer scoring: example hard or soft. • Introduce a goal keeper to rallies. A smaller, heavier ball will -- create more space between • Encourage players to work with increase difficulty to score. increase difficulty. players their team mates to move the -- increase the size of the goal ball down the channel to the -- reduce the number of players. goals.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Rough or dangerous play should not be allowed. • How can you work as a team to move • Which types of hits were most • No sticks raised above knee height. the ball through the channel? effective in getting past your opponents? • All shots must be hit along the ground. • What different ways can you hit the ball? • What strategies could your team use to stop your opponents from scoring? SPORTS ABILITY Hockey Relay
Hockey An introductory game to develop positioning, dribbling and shooting skills as a lead up to Zone Hockey.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine dribbling and shooting skills and to develop an understanding Defending, locomotor movement, shot placement. of player positioning.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Markers or cones • Hockey sticks or equivalent • Airflow/whiffle balls or alternative balls
What to do • Divide players into teams of 3-4 players. • Mark out parallel slalom courses and goals at the end of each course. • Players dribble and attempt to shoot a goal at the end of the slalom course. • The next player is not allowed to start until the previous player has completed their shot at goal. Alternative Balls
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Hockey Relay
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Keep slalom courses close • Players can have a support • Experiment with balls of • To decrease difficulty, widen the enough to create competition player who shadows them and different sizes and weight to goal size or decrease the number but still safe to avoid any fields the ball if it strays. increase or decrease the speed of obstacles. collisions. • Introduce a goal keeper as skills of the game. A smaller, harder • To increase difficulty, create a • Encourage students to try increase. ball will increase difficulty. longer slalom course with less different techniques moving • Play to an agreed number of • Bean bags may assist initially space between markers or the ball through the slalom to goals or set time limit. while skills develop. cones. discover which gives the most control over the ball.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure appropriate space between teams. • What technique is the best for moving through the slalom as fast as possible? • No stick to be raised above waist height. • How did your technique change if you tried to move too quickly? • What did you think about before taking a shot at goal? SPORTS ABILITY Waves
Hockey A lead up game to Zone Hockey to develop passing, teamwork and movement in the playing space.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice passing the ball between team mates as they move down the playing area. Defending, shot placement, striking.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Markers or cones • Hockey sticks or equivalent • Airflow/whiffle balls or alternative balls
What to do • Mark out the playing area. • Divide players into groups of 3–5. • Groups line up at the same end of the playing area. • Players travel down the playing area passing from player to player along the line. • Every player must make at least one pass before the end of the line. Alternative Balls • Markers or cones can be used to create a moving or passing challenge.
Introduce obstacles or defenders into the game
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Waves
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Emphasise to play (hit) the ball • Change positions in line after • Experiment with the size and • To make the game easier: in front of the player receiving each complete run through. weight of the ball to increase or -- reduce space between the pass. • Control the ball before passing. decrease speed of the game. A players smaller, harder ball will increase • Encourage players to strike the ball • As skills improve introduce: -- increase space between in different ways, e.g. hard or soft. difficulty. -- ‘one touch’ play markers or cones • Encourage players to move in • Bean bags may assist initially -- replace markers or cones with -- reduce the number of players. different formations and develop while skills develop. real defenders who don’t strategies to beat the defenders move or tackle such as passing faster, holding the ball until they run past the -- progress to tackling defender, skipping a person when defenders when appropriate. they pass along the line. • Introduce a time limit to add pressure.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure appropriate space between teams. • What types of passes were most effective for moving the ball down the field? • No stick to be raised above waist height. • What techniques did you use to beat defenders? • How could you work as a team to maintain possession and move the ball down the field? SPORTS ABILITY Hockey Turnover
Hockey A game to develop tackling, passing, shooting skills and teamwork for Zone Hockey.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice passing and shooting accurately and maintaining possession. Defending, shot placement, striking.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Markers or cones • Hockey sticks or equivalent • Airflow/whiffle balls or alternative balls
What to do • Divide playing area into 6 squares. • Place a set of goals in each corner. • Each square should include one attacker and one defender. • Players must remain in their square. • Aim is for players to pass the ball through the zones to score at either end. Alternative Balls
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Hockey Turnover
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to strike • Match players with similar • Experiment with the size and • To make the game easier: the ball in different ways, abilities in each zone. weight of the ball to increase -- increase space between for example hard or soft. • Adopt a non-tackle rule until or decrease the speed of the players game. A smaller, harder ball will • Emphasise looking ahead as skill level increases. -- increase the size of the zone. increase difficulty. they move so they can see other • Change positions after players. 3 goals and rotate pairs into • Bean bags may assist initially • Encourage communication the next zone. while skills develop. with team mates to indicate • Control the ball before passing where they want to hit or or shooting. As skills improve, receive the ball. introduce ‘single touch’ play. • Play to an agreed number of goals or set a time limit.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Sticks must not be raised above waist height. • What did you do to maintain possession of the ball? • Players must not play at any ball with the stick held above shoulder height. • What shots were most effective when trying to maintain possession? • Ball cannot be hit or bounced above the knees. • How did you work as a team to maintain possession? • What strategies did you use as a team to set up goal scoring opportunities? SPORTS ABILITY Zone Hockey
Hockey Zone hockey is an indoor court game that integrates ambulant and mobility-impaired players.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine passing, shooting and defensive skills in game situations. Defending, shot placement, striking.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Markers or cones • Hockey sticks or equivalent • Chalk or marking tape • Airflow/whiffle ball or alternative balls
What to do • Playing area is divided into 3 length • A free hit is awarded for entering way zones with 2 goal areas. another zone, reaching across another • Use the cones or tape to mark out the zone or raising the stick above waist zones. Central zone should represent height. Opposition players must be 2m 50% and wing areas 25% each. away from place of free hit. 0.25 Court Width WING ZONE • Divide players into two teams of 5-6 • No player other than a goalkeeper may players, each allocated a specific zone. enter their goal circle. GK 0.5 Court CENTRAL GK • Players should be matched by ability in • Players must not kick the ball. 20m ZONE Width ZONE ZONE each zone and must remain in their zones: GOAL -- 1 player per wing zone 0.25 Court Width WING ZONE -- 2 or 3 players in the central zone 30m -- 1 player as goalkeeper.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Zone Hockey
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage using short and long • A free hit is not awarded if the • Use a bigger, heavier ball to slow • Change the zone sizes passes to move the ball down ball simply hits a player’s foot, the game down. depending on number of players. the court. wheelchair structure or walking • Change the length of the field • Encourage calling for the ball aid. It is awarded only if the depending on player abilities. and to indicate where they are incident causes a break in play, moving to receive the ball. disadvantage or stops a goal. • Instruct passers to place the ball • Add a rule that everyone needs in front of the receiver so the to touch the ball before a goal receiving player can run onto the can be scored. ball and continue playing the ball • As skills develop add a defender forward. in each wing zone to increase the challenge.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Sticks must not be raised above waist • Ball cannot be hit or bounced above • How did you move the ball between team mates within zones/in other zones? height. the knees. • What passes were effective in beating opponents in other zones? • Players must not play at any ball with the • Goalkeepers should be encouraged to • Where should you aim your passes so that your team mates can run onto to it? stick held above shoulder height. wear a face mask, hand protectors and knee protectors. • How did you work as a team to set up scoring opportunities? SPORTS ABILITY Zone Tee Ball
Tee Ball A team sport for developing striking, catching and throwing.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine striking, catching and throwing skills. Catching, fielding, shot placement, striking, throwing.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor • Tee-ball bat and ball or alternatives playing area (see Equipment) • Base markers – these should be flat • Batting tee strips or discs
What to do • Divide into teams of 6–9 players. • One fielder is allowed inside the bases. • Batters score by hitting the ball into • Umpire calls each batter to the home the scoring zone instead of running plate and calls ‘play ball’ and raises a around the bases. hand to start play. • Players continue to move around the bases. They are moved on by the number of the zone the batter reaches Alternative Balls & Bats with the ball. • Allow one ‘good’ hit for each batter, i.e. hit between the angle of home, first and third base.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Zone Tee Ball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Fielders should move towards • Points can be awarded for either • Include a variety of bats e.g. • Increase or decrease the playing where the ball is heading and the zone where the ball first different sized tee-ball bats, area. Increasing the size gives not wait for the ball to come to bounces or which zone the ball is plastic bats, paddle bats. fielders a bigger area to cover, them. fielded/stopped. • Use different density balls to decreasing will reduce scoring • Batters should look to see where • A fielder in possession of the vary the challenge for batters options. best to hit the ball depending on ball touches the base a batter is and fielders, e.g. whiffle ball, • Vary the positions of the fielding the positions of the fielders. moving to, then the batter is out. foam ball, softball. team. Have more or less fielders inside the bases.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Bats must be dropped and not thrown. Batters Fielders • Umpire to remove tee after batter has hit the ball. • Where will you aim to hit the • How can you tell what direction • Waiting batters remain in ‘safety zone’ to the rear of the batter. ball and why? the batter is going to hit the ball? • Where do you need to be looking when • How can you be ready to back-up you strike the ball off the tee? if a team-mate misses a ball? SPORTS ABILITY Chain Gang
Tee Ball A cooperative team game that develops the skills of Tee Ball.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice striking, catching and throwing skills whilst working as a team to prevent Catching, fielding, shot placement, striking, throwing. the opposition from scoring.
What you need Chairs may • Suitable indoor or outdoor space • Base markers – these should be flat be used as a • Tee-ball bat and ball or alternatives (see strips or discs. Use cricket wickets if fielding aid Equipment) playing cricket version. • Batting tee
What to do • Divide players into two equal teams. Fielding team Batting team • Fielder who fields the ball moves to the pitcher position (or a marker disc). All Alternative Balls STOP • Batter takes position on home base (or other fielders line up behind the player wicket for cricket version – see Rules). with the ball. • Remaining batters line up in single file • Fielders pass the ball over their heads near the batter (at a safe distance). until it reaches the last fielder who holds Alternative Bats • Batter hits off a tee or pitched ball. the ball in the air and shouts ‘stop!’ All batters then attempt to run as a group • Umpire checks the position of the batting STOP around the bases. team when ‘stop!’ is called. One run is • Allow one ‘good’ hit for each batter, i.e. scored for each base passed by the last hit between the angle of home, first and player in the line. third base.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Chain Gang
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage batters to vary the • Cricket version: when the batter • Include a variety of bats e.g. • Increase or reduce the distance types of hits they use e.g. short strikes the ball, the team run in a different sized tee-ball bats, to be covered by the batting hits, long hits and bunts. relay format to a nearby wicket, plastic bats, paddle bats. team. • Use player role models to set away from the fielding team. • Use larger, slower balls to reduce • Vary the positions of the fielding emphasise an effective side- Score is calculated using the speed of the game or smaller, team. Have more or less fielders on batting stance, good ball same method as the tee-ball faster balls to speed it up. inside the bases. placement and effective fielding. version. • Vary the course to be covered by the batting team, or the task to be completed by the fielding team.
! ? Safety Ask the players Fielders • How can fielders work together to • Bats must be dropped and not thrown. Batters return the ball to the infield as quickly • Umpire to remove tee after batter has hit the ball. • What will you think about when as possible? • Batting team should run outside the bases and fielders line up inside the bases. preparing to hit your shot? • What will you do to ensure the ball • Waiting batters remain in ‘safety zone’ to the rear of the batter. • Where will you aim to place the ball? gets passed quickly along the line? SPORTS ABILITY Tee Ball
Tee Ball A modified game that develops striking, catching, fielding and throwing skills as a lead up to baseball or softball.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine striking, catching and throwing skills in a game situation. Catching, fielding, shot placement, striking, throwing.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing • Batting tee area • Base markers—these should be flat • Tee-ball bat and ball or alternatives strips or discs (see Equipment)
What to do • Divide into teams of 6–9 players. • Players on a base can move to the next • Allow one ‘good’ hit for each batter, i.e. base when a ‘good’ hit is made. hit between the angle of home, first • The ‘3 out, all out’ rule does not apply. and third base. Each team bats for 5 minutes, then • One fielder is allowed inside the bases. swap over. • If a fielder in possession of the ball • Umpire calls each batter to the home touches the base a batter is moving plate and calls ‘play ball’ and raises a Alternative Balls & Bats to then the batter is ‘out’. hand to start play. • No ‘tagging’ of players.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Tee Ball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage fielders to develop • Assistance to batters can be • Include a variety of bats e.g. • A second set of bases can be set teamwork and think about which provided by: different sized tee-ball bats, up inside the diamond to allow base to throw the ball to. plastic bats, paddle bats. players with less mobility to -- Wheelchair players having achieve success. • Fielders should move towards the someone help push them • Use larger, slower balls to reduce ball, not wait for the ball to come around the bases speed of the game or smaller, • Increase or decrease the playing to them. faster balls to speed it up. area. Increasing the size gives -- A support person shadows or fielders a bigger area to cover, • Batters should look and decide guides them around the bases • Introduce softball gloves the best place to hit the ball if available. decreasing will reduce scoring -- A ‘runner’ who runs the bases depending on the positions of options. after the ball has been hit. fielders. • Create a zone in the ‘in field’ (in front of batting tee). Fielders are not allowed into this area and must wait until the ball stops or passes through the zone. This will allow more time for players to reach first base. ? Ask the players Batters Fielders • How did you position your body to hit • How did you work together to stop the ! the ball into the outfield? batters from scoring? Safety • Where did you aim to give you the most • Where are the best places to stand to • Bats must be dropped and not thrown. • Backstop must not stand too close to time to run around the bases? limit the number of runs the batters get? the batter. • Umpire to remove tee after batter has • How can you make sure you do not • What will you do to ensure the ball gets hit the ball. • Waiting batters remain in ‘safety zone’ get out running between bases? passed quickly along the line? to the rear of the batter. SPORTS ABILITY Bean Bag Challenge
Target Games Games for developing balance, movement, manipulation, aiming and estimating, and tossing and catching.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice the skills of throwing, catching and balancing. Balance, catching, throwing
What you need What to do • Suitable indoor or outdoor surface Toss and Catch • Bean bag – one for each player • Begin by passing the bean bag from hand What to do to hand. Progress to tossing and catching the bean bag. Bean bag balance • Toss the bean bag in the air with one or • Try balancing the bean bag on as many two hands and turn round to catch it. different parts of the body as possible e.g. an out-stretched arm or leg, back, Own Goal head or elbow. • Toss the bean bag in the air, make a ‘hoop’ • Balance the bean bag on your head while with your arms and hands. Allow the bean seated on the floor, then try and stand bag to travel through your ‘hoop’ as it falls. up without letting it fall. No hands! • Try and move while balancing the bag on Toss back a part of your body. • Toss the bean bag in the air and bend forward and catch it on your back. Move and catch • Players throw the bean bag in any direction • Players who have mobility impairments and move to where it lands. Pick it up and can try catching the bean bag on the throw in a different direction. back of an out-stretched arm or leg, or • Progress to throwing the bean bag in any on their lap. direction, then move to try and catch it before it drops.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063 SPORTS ABILITY Bean Bag Challenge
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to • Players who have mobility or • Use soft cushions if players have • Ensure sufficient space between experiment with different coordination impairments can difficulty using bean bags. players, particularly when ways of balancing, tossing and substitute other skills in toss • When players can toss and catch movement is introduced. catching the bean bag: and catch games, e.g. clap or competently with a bean bag, -- arm, leg, foot, hand or head touch their lap before catching try a slow moving or sponge ball. the bean bag. -- use both hands to throw and catch • In balance activities, some players may prefer to start -- throw with a single hand and without the bean bag. catch with both -- single hand throw and catch.
! ? Safety Ask the players • A player’s attention may be focused above head height. Ensure they are aware of • What different parts of your body can you use to catch/balance the bean bag? people and objects around them. • How do you need to position your body in order to balance the bean bag? • What position do you need to have your hands in to catch the bean bag? SPORTS ABILITY Bean Bag Team Challenge
Target Games Games for developing accuracy when throwing.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice throwing accurately at targets at different distances. Accuracy, throwing
What you need What to do • Suitable indoor or outdoor surface • Markers or cones Crown green • Bean bag – one for each player • Flat discs or hoops for targets • In pairs, players throw their bean bag towards a target e.g. a marker. What to do • The player landing closest wins a Close to the wall point and has control of the target. • Aim is to throw the bean bag as close to They then place the target anywhere the wall without touching the wall. they like in the playing area, and have • Challenge another player. One player the first throw for the next round. throws their bean bag toward the wall, the • Play to an agreed number of rounds. second player tries to get closer without touching the wall. The player closest scores Target bean bag a point and starts the next end. • 2 targets are placed on the ground at Follow the leader an agreed distance apart. • Similar to Crown Green, except • Players try to land on the target from no target is used. the opposite end. Once everyone has • Play in pairs. One player throws the played, the end is scored, e.g. 1 point bean bag into the area. The other player for landing in the outer circle, 3 for attempts to hit this bean bag with their the centre circle. own. If successful they score a point. • Players take turns to start. • Players collect bean bags and play • Play to an agreed number of points. back towards the other target.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP080 SPORTS ABILITY Bean Bag Team Challenge
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage players to play • Each pair should agree the • Boccia balls are an alternative to • To make the game easier to honestly and agree on their rules for their games between using bean bags. score points: scores. themselves. -- decrease the distance to the • Pair together players with • When players of different target similar ability. abilities play together, rules can -- increase the target size. be amended to challenge both • To make the game more players e.g. use different sized challenging as skills improve: targets. -- increase the distance to the target -- decrease the target size.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure players are aware of the environment around them, including any obstacles • What different throwing techniques have you used? and other players. • What body position do you need to be in to throw accurately at the target? • What area of the target should you aim for to ensure you hit it? SPORTS ABILITY Attack and Defend Boccia
Target Games A game that develops teamwork, accuracy and tactics.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice throwing accuracy when aiming at a moving target. Accuracy, catching, fielding, throwing
What you need • Markers or cones • A variety of target balls e.g. beach ball, • At least 2 tennis balls or similar for soccer ball or fit ball each participant • Ball sending ramp if required
What to do • Divide players into 2 teams of 3 or more. • Mark out 4 zones for the playing area. • Teams are positioned on each of the back lines (throw line) • Teams score by: -- knocking the target ball across the opponents’ goal line Alternative Target Balls -- having balls closer to the target ball after all balls have been thrown. • Players must use an underarm throw, propel ball with foot or use a ball sending ramp.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Attack and Defend Boccia
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage teamwork e.g. • To make the game easier. Each • Increase the amount of balls per • Shorten the distance between players who can throw the ball team has 3 turns at throwing player. teams to increase the chance of further ‘attack’, while others before the other team has their • Use a bigger, lighter target ball success. ‘defend’ by throwing when the turn. for greater success e.g. a slightly • To increase the challenge, target ball approaches their goal • To increase difficulty: deflated beach ball. lengthen the distance between line. -- specify the method of • As skills increase, use a smaller the teams. • Develop tactics e.g. nominate propelling the ball, e.g. ramp or heavier target ball and limit • Position a player from each a defender to keep a ball to only or backspin only the amount of balls per team. team outside the playing area to defend. -- teams take alternate turns at collect loose balls. They return • Encourage players to aim just in throwing the balls to their team mates front of the ball in the direction who use to continue playing it is moving. the game.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No balls propelled above waist height. • Where did you aim your throw to hit • How could you work as a team to • No overarm throws. the moving ball? attack your opponent’s line? • Players must stay out of playing area when the game is in play. • How could you work as a team to • What throwing technique was best defend your line? for hitting the ball back towards your opponent’s line? SPORTS ABILITY Bombard
Target Games A game that develops teamwork, accuracy and tactics.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice throwing accuracy when aiming at a moving target. Accuracy, catching, fielding, throwing
What you need • Markers or cones • A number of different target balls, e.g. • At least 2 tennis balls or alternative beach ball or fit ball balls for each participant • Ball sending ramp if required
What to do • Divide players into 2 equal teams. • Mark out goal lines at an appropriate distance from players’ throw line. • Both teams are both positioned on the throw line. • Target balls are placed 2–3 metres from the throw line. • Teams score by being the first to knock their target ball across the goal line. Alternative Target Balls • Both target balls are reset after each goal. • No balls thrown above waist height. • Players must use an underarm throw, propel ball with foot or use a ball sending ramp.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Bombard
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Suggest waiting until the • To increase difficulty, specify the • Use a bigger, lighter target ball • To increase success and scoring, target ball stops moving before method of propelling the ball, for greater success e.g. a slightly shorten the distance between throwing. This will increase e.g. ramp only or backspin only. deflated beach ball. the players and goal lines. chance of success. • Play for a set period of time or • As skills increase, use a smaller • To make the game more • Encourage teams to discuss agreed number of goals. or heavier target ball and limit challenging, increase the distance strategies of how to work best • As skills increase, try different the amount of balls per team. between the players and goal line. as team. throwing styles e.g. overarm • Position the game close to a wall • Divide players into even ability throwing, underarm throwing or so collecting balls is easier. teams. side-on stance. • Position a player from each team outside the playing area to collect loose balls. They return the balls to their team mates who use to continue playing the game.
! ? Safety Ask the players • No balls propelled above waist height. • Players must stay out of playing area • What type of throw works best to • Is throwing more effective • Ensure sufficient space between when the game is in play. make the target move? than rolling? teams. • Collect balls after the instructor has • Where is the best position to hit the • How can you work as a team to get called ‘stop’ in play. target ball from? the target ball over the goal line? SPORTS ABILITY Sitting Volleyball
Sitting Volleyball An alternative version to traditional standing Volleyball using a smaller court and lower net. Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice and refine catching, throwing, spatial awareness and shot placement skills Catching, defending, shot placement, spatial awareness, throwing in a game situation.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Net or rope (with ribbons) • Beach ball, light plastic ball or lightweight volleyball
What to do 10M • Divide into 2 teams of 6 players (or a • ‘Rallies’ continue until a point is suitable number). scored by: • Players must be seated (see Rules). -- the ball touching the ground • Players try to send the ball over the net -- the ball goes ‘out’ 6M so that it touches the ground on their -- the opponents fail to return it. opponents’ side. • Normally a maximum of three hits per team before the ball must cross the net.
PLAYERS MUST BE SEATED
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Sitting Volleyball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Introduce the rules gradually: • Change the height of the net • Balloons are good to use initially. • Vary the court size to suit -- do not penalise ‘double’ hits in to suit the age or ability of the • As skills progress, try using the number of players, e.g. if the beginning players, or play without a net. different types of balls e.g. there are more players, use a bigger space or divide the -- allow more than three team • Allow the players to play the ball lightweight and slower-moving. group into two games for higher hits before the ball crosses off one bounce initially. • Experiment with different types involvement. the net. • In competitive sitting volleyball of nets or barrier e.g. chairs or a the net should be 1.15m for men, wooden bench. and 1.05m for women.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure players have personal space. • What can you do to keep a rally going for longer? • Players who are sensitive to rough surfaces should sit on a mat or soft area. • How can we ensure all players are equally involved? • What types of returns can you make to continue or win the point? SPORTS ABILITY Keep it up
Sitting Volleyball A lead up game to Sitting Volleyball that develops basic volleyball skills.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice hitting the ball into the air so that teammates are able Shot placement, spatial awareness, striking to make another shot.
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Balloon, beach ball, or lightweight volleyball
Add more balloons to challenge the players
What to do • Players sit in a circle, close together on the ground or in chairs. • Using fingers and hands (but no feet or legs), players must keep a balloon or slow-moving ball off the ground. • As players’ skills and reactions improve, introduce different density or faster-moving balls.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP080 SPORTS ABILITY Keep it up
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Keep everyone involved by • Allow players to play the ball off • As skill level develops, add • Introduce a specific playing area. ensuring groups are not too one bounce initially. more balloons. This encourages Mark this with markers or lines large. • Introduce some volleyball-based players to cooperate to keep on the ground. • Encourage players to cooperate rules, e.g. no double hits. them all ‘afloat’. • Divide the group into two equal with each other to keep the • Try playing the ball in a specific • Gradually move towards teams who face each other. balloon floating. Where should order. Give everyone a number faster-moving balls, e.g. balloon Continue to play cooperatively they direct the balloon? to make this easier. > beach ball > lightweight without point scoring. • Introduce simple technique first volleyball. • Introduce a barrier. Begin with a e.g. keep your palms up. line on the ground. • Encourage students to call for • Introduce volleyball rules and the ball if it is going near another play for points. player. • If appropriate, introduce movement by standing to play.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Play sensibly. Don’t hit the ball directly at another player. • How can you ensure the balloon/ball stays in the air? • Be aware of other players. • How can you work together to ensure the ball/balloon stays off the ground? • Where should you aim to hit the balloon/ball in order to make it easier for the next person to play a shot? SPORTS ABILITY Blanket Ball
Sitting Volleyball A basic throw and catch game that builds teamwork as a lead up to Sitting Volleyball.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To practice throwing, catching and cooperative skills in a game situation. Catching, defending, shot placement, spatial awareness
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Lightweight ball or beach ball • Net or barrier • Blankets, sheets or large plastic bags
What to do • Divide into 2 teams of 3-6 players. • Progress to using a court and barrier, • Each team uses a blanket, sheet or e.g. net or rope. plastic bag. • Play a competitive game. Teams toss • Teams begin by tossing a ball each. By the ball over the barrier and score if cooperating, they work together to their opponents fail to catch the ball, or toss and catch their ball in the blanket. they throw the ball ‘out’. • One team gets together with another team. Using one ball, they work Introduce net as together to toss and catch the ball skills improve between teams.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Blanket Ball
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Develop good cooperation, • Use very basic volleyball rules. • If using a large blanket or sheet • As teams improve working coordination and communication • Ask teams to devise rules on is difficult for the group, try together, mix the players into in each team before moving to a which they can agree. working in pairs using a plastic new groups. competitive game. bag or smaller piece of material. • Try different kinds of barriers • Initially, it may be helpful to • Change the density of the ball. e.g. two lines marked on the include players of a similar Play with slightly deflated balls ground. height in the same team. to make it easier. • Explain that the aim of the game is to work together as a team i.e. both moving with the blanket and in tossing the ball.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Ensure enough space between teams. • How can your team work together to catch the ball? • A playing area free of obstacles. Players’ attention may be focused upwards • What techniques can you use to return the ball over the net and make and the blanket obscures the ground. it hard for the other team to catch? • Where did you try to place the ball to make it difficult for the other team to catch? SPORTS ABILITY Volley-all
Sitting Volleyball A volleyball game that enables standing and seated players to participate together.
Learning Intention Skill Focus To demonstrate the skills of volleyball in a game situation. Catching, defending, shot placement, spatial awareness, throwing
What you need • Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area • Ideally, court dimensions should be 6m x 10m minimum • Net or rope with ribbons attached (1.5m maximum) • Beach ball, light plastic ball or lightweight volleyball
What to do • Divide into 2 teams of 6 players. • Players in the front zone are seated, whilst those in the rear zone stand. • Players take turns in serving the ball. A point is scored when the ball lands in the opponents’ court or if opponents hit the ball out. • Score points on every play. • Players remain in their own zones.
Curriculum links F – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 ACPMP061, ACPMP063, ACPMP080, ACPMP082 SPORTS ABILITY Volley-all
Teaching Style . Rules . Equipment . Environment TREE Use the TREE model to modify the game. Below are some suggestions or try your own!
Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment • Encourage maximum • Gradually introduce volleyball • Begin with a slower moving ball, • Adjust the net height to create participation. Change the set-up rules, e.g. e.g. beach ball. more inclusion: of the game to enable everyone -- allow multiple hits initially, then • Move to a harder, faster ball as -- lower the net if the ball is to be included. three hits maximum before the players’ skills improve. always passing over the front ball must cross the net zone • Some players may prefer to -- allow one bounce, then no • Try different kinds of barriers -- raise the net if front zone play from a seated position if bounces. e.g. two lines marked on the players are spiking the ball they have balance difficulty. ground, seat or benches can be • Use rotations within zones to too easily. This can then allow increased used as barriers. concentration on playing the ball. provide the opportunity to play • If appropriate, introduce in different positions. movement by standing to play. • Initially, ensure serves can be returned.
! ? Safety Ask the players • Players must remain in their own zones. • What can you do to keep a rally going for longer? • Standing players must not move forward into the front zone. • How can you work with your team mates to make sure your returns • Ensure wheelchair users in the front zone do not not roll back into the rear court. go over the net? • How can you work together to win points?