Game: 3, 2, 1, “Up” Type:
Cooperative
Cycle: I, II, III Activity Level: Easy, medium
Tactics: throwing high, moving under an object, proper catching
QEP: Comp II, communication, strategy, synchronization, cooperation
Description:
Divide students into groups of 5-7. Each group should have several throwable items, 1 per player is plenty. To start the game have students gather in a small circle, with one player having the beanbag. Group will then count down "3,2,1, Up". On the word "Up" the player will toss the beanbag in the air (at least 10ft). The object is for any other student in the group catch the item before it hits the ground. If successful the group may add a second item. The group will then count down again, but throwing both items at the same time. As long as the group is successful, they will continue to add items. Once the group misses, they must start back with only one item.
1. Beanbags should be tossed at least 10 ft in the air.
2. All beanbags must be tossed at the same time.
3. A player may not catch his/her own beanbag.
Modifications:
Change the number of misses before going back to one.
Remove one item at a time instead of going back to one.
Use different types of balls, balloons.
Use different things to catch with (blankets, parachutes, gloves, lacrosse sticks).
Safety:
Eyes up and looking for object so it doesn’t hit students.
No fighting over who will catch.
Cycle: I, II, III Activity Level: Easy, medium
Tactics: throwing high, moving under an object, proper catching
QEP: Comp II, communication, strategy, synchronization, cooperation
Description:
Divide students into groups of 5-7. Each group should have several throwable items, 1 per player is plenty. To start the game have students gather in a small circle, with one player having the beanbag. Group will then count down "3,2,1, Up". On the word "Up" the player will toss the beanbag in the air (at least 10ft). The object is for any other student in the group catch the item before it hits the ground. If successful the group may add a second item. The group will then count down again, but throwing both items at the same time. As long as the group is successful, they will continue to add items. Once the group misses, they must start back with only one item.
1. Beanbags should be tossed at least 10 ft in the air.
2. All beanbags must be tossed at the same time.
3. A player may not catch his/her own beanbag.
Modifications:
Change the number of misses before going back to one.
Remove one item at a time instead of going back to one.
Use different types of balls, balloons.
Use different things to catch with (blankets, parachutes, gloves, lacrosse sticks).
Safety:
Eyes up and looking for object so it doesn’t hit students.
No fighting over who will catch.
