Backwards Partner Bowling
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-Objective:
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Two players try to move as far apart as possible by successfully rolling a ball between their partner's legs.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
Manipulative Send
Throw
-Equipment List:
One ball
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
Two players line up back-to-back about four paces away.
One player is holding a ball.
-Instructions:
When the players are ready they both bend forward and the player with the ball attempts to roll between her legs and her partner's legs.
If succesful then both players take a step forward (away from each other)--and go again with new partner attempting.
If unsuccessful then both players take a step backward (towards each other)--and go again with new partner attemping.
Continue for a pre-set time to determine how far apart players can get to.
-Questions & Notes:
Variation:
Play this on a slight hill.
Questions for understanding:
How can players increase the accuracy of their rolls?
How can one deal with frustrations of not being accurate?