Balls Away
-Objective:
To move the stability ball past the opponent’s scoring line by throwing foam balls at it
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Send
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Throw
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-Equipment List:
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One stability ball per games with 10-40 players
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At least one foam ball for every two players
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Place the ball in the middle of the playing area.
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Tape parallel scoring lines approximately three to five paces from either side of the ball.
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Place parallel restraining lines approximately two to three paces beyond the scoring lines.
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Divide the players into two teams and have each team go behind its restraining line.
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Give each team half of the balls
-Instructions:
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On your signal to begin, players begin throwing balls at the stability ball in an effort to get the ball to move past their opponents’ scoring lines.
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Players may retrieve balls in front of the restraining line, but can only throw at the stability ball from behind the restraining line.
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Players may not block the opposing team from hitting the ball, nor may they contact the stability ball in front of the restraining line.
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A point is scored when the stability ball rolls past a scoring line. At that point, return the ball to the center and instruct players to resume play. At the end of a specified time, the team with the most points wins.
-Questions & Notes:
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Tips and Variations
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If you have a large group, use extra stability balls and foam balls.
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Instead of using tennis balls, use other stability balls to move the one from the center, and place a BallastTM Ball in the middle.
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