Toss, bounce, Catch

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DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATION: Students in pairs in open space about 6 feet apart, each student with a cone.

PROGRESSION:

  1. Each student is to stand with their cone in the ready position like they are holding as ice cream cone.
  2. Students cooperatively work together, underhand tossing the ball to each other, catching the ball in the cone after one bounce.
  3. Have students call out the sequence as they complete it.

CUES:

  1. Aim
  2. Toss
  3. Bounce
  4. Catch

MODIFICATIONS:

  1. Toss the ball to a different side of the body each time.
  2. Increase the distance to only toss the ball, the sequene would then be toss, catch and roll back.
  3. Place a target ( poly spot, tape. etc.) in between partners and students receive a " Bonus Point" for hitting target.
  4. One cone per pair.

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

  1. How many times can you catch the ball in your cone.

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