Stick Double-Ball Quick Toss and Catch
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-Objective:
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For players to toss a double ball to others without being tagged by a middle player.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Send
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Throw
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Manipulative Receive
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Catch
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-Equipment List:
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One stick per player.
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2-3 Double ball items (two balls inside a sock--with middle tied up)
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Players stand in circle (at least 15 paces across) with two players in the centre of the circle.
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All players hold a stick.
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2-3 players hold the double ball in their stick
-Instructions:
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At the leader's signal to begin the players with the double-ball toss the ball to other circle-players while the two players in the middle attempt to intercept the pass or tag a player with the double-ball.
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When a double-ball is intercepted the thrower and middle player switch roles.
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When a double-ball holder is tagged by a middle player the two players switch roles.
-Questions & Notes:
Question for understanding:
What makes it easier or harder to toss or catch the double-ball.
Safety:
Wear eye glasses to protect eyes from getting hit by a stick.