Apply basic rules and scoring systems, and demonstrate fair play when participating
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basic rules and scoring systems, and demonstrate fair play when participating
Moon Ball
Divisions II, III
Gym or Open Space
Equipment: four hoops, two to four beach balls, beanbags
1. Divide students into four groups of five to eight. Place four large hoops on the floor in the corners of
the room. Number the hoops one to four and assign one hoop to each group.
2. Have the students position themselves around their hoops with one or both feet in the hoops. The
challenge is for a beach ball to be volleyed between two groups as often as possible. Determine
which groups play together and have students count the volleys between the two groups. One
group is allowed to be in possession of the beach ball for three hits before volleying it to the other
group. No one student can hit the ball twice in a row. Groups work together so that every member
has an opportunity to hit the ball. If a student steps totally out of the hoop or if the ball hits the
ground, they must start the count over. Some students may benefit from a modified version of the
activity, such as striking, pushing and catching a suspended ball or simply tossing and catching a
ball.
3. Place a hoop in the centre of the playing area. Once a team has achieved three hits, the student
who made the third hit runs into the centre hoop and grabs one beanbag and tries to return it to
their group before the ball is sent back to their team again. A variation of this activity could be to
have team members sprint out to the centre hoop every time they contact the ball
(3 hits = 3 beanbags for the team) and return as quickly as possible to their group. Switch groups
and vary the distance between them.
4. Consider scheduling Moon Ball as an intramural activity or as a lead-up game for volleyball
basic rules and scoring systems, and demonstrate fair play when participating
Moon Ball
Divisions II, III
Gym or Open Space
Equipment: four hoops, two to four beach balls, beanbags
1. Divide students into four groups of five to eight. Place four large hoops on the floor in the corners of
the room. Number the hoops one to four and assign one hoop to each group.
2. Have the students position themselves around their hoops with one or both feet in the hoops. The
challenge is for a beach ball to be volleyed between two groups as often as possible. Determine
which groups play together and have students count the volleys between the two groups. One
group is allowed to be in possession of the beach ball for three hits before volleying it to the other
group. No one student can hit the ball twice in a row. Groups work together so that every member
has an opportunity to hit the ball. If a student steps totally out of the hoop or if the ball hits the
ground, they must start the count over. Some students may benefit from a modified version of the
activity, such as striking, pushing and catching a suspended ball or simply tossing and catching a
ball.
3. Place a hoop in the centre of the playing area. Once a team has achieved three hits, the student
who made the third hit runs into the centre hoop and grabs one beanbag and tries to return it to
their group before the ball is sent back to their team again. A variation of this activity could be to
have team members sprint out to the centre hoop every time they contact the ball
(3 hits = 3 beanbags for the team) and return as quickly as possible to their group. Switch groups
and vary the distance between them.
4. Consider scheduling Moon Ball as an intramural activity or as a lead-up game for volleyball