Target Bowling with Batons
Students use batons to strike balls at bowling pin targets, developing accuracy and striking technique
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About This Activity
Students use batons to strike balls at bowling pin targets, developing accuracy and striking technique
Quick Info
moderate
16
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Bowling pins or targets
6-8 sets
Soft balls
8-10
Batons or striking implements
1 per student
Cones for distance markers
8-10
Bowling Pins
As needed
Softballs
As needed
Golf Clubs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Manipulation & Coordination
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Striking
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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