Chop and Change

By Smart Coach
Part of 3) Manipulative - Lesson 3 - Catching (Small Ball)

About this activity

Author: Smart Coach
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Phase: Warm Up

Split children into 2 teams. Place equal amounts of red and blue cones out with tennis balls balanced on 50% of them.

Round 1: On the coaches whistle children collect a ball from an opposition cone and place it on one of their own empty cones. After one minute the game stops and the team with the most balls balanced on their cones wins.

Round 2: Children must complete a throw & catch to keep the ball. If a child drops the ball they must return it then find another ball.

Round 3: Children must complete a clap & catch to keep the ball. If a child drops the ball they must return it then find another ball.

Encourage children to keep mobile until they find a ball.

This game can also be played with bean bags or a bigger ball to make it easier.

Modifications

make area smaller or bigger. Use bigger or smaller ball. Students must catch with one hand

Special Needs Modifications

use a big ball


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