Bowling Through Hoops - Accuracy Challenge
Students work in groups of three to practice legal underarm bowling technique by aiming through a suspended hoop target, creating their own scoring systems to track progress
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Students work in groups of three to practice legal underarm bowling technique by aiming through a suspended hoop target, creating their own scoring systems to track progress
Quick Info
moderate
24
Minimum 8m length per group, 4m width spacing between groups. Full hall 20m x 20m accommodates 6-8 groups
Equipment Required
Hula hoops
1 per group (10-12 total)
Tennis Balls
1 per group (10-12 total)
Cones
3 per group (30-36 total)
Hoop stands (optional)
1 per group if available
Hoops
As needed
T-Stands
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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