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Pairs Sturtee Knock Off

  • One Sturtee tee and ball

  • One coloured foam balls

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-Equipment Link:

https://www.gophersport.com/pe/activities/sturtee-game-set

Pairs Sturtee Knock Off

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-Objective:

-Fundamental Movement Skills:

-Equipment List:

  • For two players to attempt to knock the sturtee ball off the tee.

  • Locomotor

  • Dodge

  • Run 

  • Manipulative Send

  • Throw

  • Manipulative Receive

  • Block 

  • Catch

-Setting Up:

  • Place a Sturtee tee, with a ball balanced atop.

  • A team of two players surround the ball to protect it from getting knocked off.

  • Two other players get a ball,

-Instructions:

  • Two other players get a ball and attempt to throw the ball at the sturtee ball and knock it off.

  • When successful, switch roles. Play again.​

-Questions & Notes:

  • Questions for Understanding:

    • How can offensive teams most efficiently knock the ball off?

    • How can defensive teams most effectively prevent the other team from knocking the ball off?

  • Variation: Use a cone with a ball balanced atop it. 

  • Thanks to Gopher's Jordan Stolp for demonstrating this game at New York Shape 2019.

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