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Ball Slam
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-Objective:
Players complete a set number of bounces or try to attain the most bounces in a set time.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Send
Throw
Non-locomotor
Balance
Jump
-Equipment List:
One Bosu ball
One High-bounce Medicine Ball (could also use a basketball, volleyball...)
-Setting Up:
-Equipment Link:
A player stands on a Bosu ball holding a high-bounce medicine ball (could also use a basketball…).
-Instructions:
A player jumps up on the Bosu ball holding the high-bounce ball in front of face.
On the way down to the Bosu ball the player slams the high-bounce ball onto the floor and lands with both feet balanced on the Bosu ball.
Once the high-bounce ball rebounds back to the hands of the player the exercise is repeated.
-Questions & Notes:
Variation:
Flip Bosu ball upside-down
Question for Understanding:
What helps players keep balance when throwing and catching?
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