Activity
Target Practice - Wall Ball
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Throwing
Target Practice - Wall Ball
Learning Outcomes
Develop basic overhand throwing motion, improve accuracy at short distances, understand the concept of hitting a target.
Description Of Activity
Students stand a short distance (3-5 meters) from a wall with a clearly marked target (e.g., a large circle drawn with chalk, a hula hoop taped to the wall). They practice throwing a handball underhand and then overhand, aiming for the target.
Variations
Increase the distance from the wall.
Use different sized targets.
Award points for hitting the target.
Have students throw with their non-dominant hand.
Coaching Tips
Emphasize stepping with the opposite foot to the throwing arm.
Focus on a smooth arm swing, bringing the arm back and then forward.
Encourage a follow-through towards the target.
Make it a game with individual or team scores.
Equipment/Material Required
- Large ball, hoop, team bands/bibs.
- A marked hard surface area (one-third of netball court) with a throwing line and a target area (hoop).
- Two teams of six-eight each.