Manipulative (Catching: Big Ball) - Catching it

By Smart Coach
Part of 3) Manipulative - Lesson 5 - Catching (Big Ball)

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Author: Smart Coach
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Children line up in groups of 4. The first player stands facing the rest of their group with the ball. The ball is thrown to the first receiver using the low technique and returned using the same technique. The first receiver then sits down so the ball can be thrown to the middle receiver at chest height using the middle technique. The middle receiver then sits down so that the ball can be thrown to the last receiver above the head height using the high technique. The thrower then places the ball on the ground. Last receiver becomes the thrower, line shuffles back one place, thrower becomes first receiver.

Modifications

Place the thrower further away or closer to their teams line. Change the type of throw needing to be completed at each stage of the game. Change the type of ball being used. Add or take people away from each line to change the number of catches each person will do.


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