Moving Target

Learning Outcomes

• Throwing at a moving target
• Teamwork and spatial awareness

Description Of Activity

• Mark a large square playing area on a hard, flat surface.
• Place the large ball in the centre of the square.
• Create goal lines on each side of the square.
• Divide students into four teams (approximately five players per team).
• Each team stands behind one side of the square with their small balls.
• On the teachers signal, teams throw small balls at the large ball.
• The aim is to drive the large ball across another teams goal line.
• Players must stay behind their own line when throwing.
• Players may enter the square to safely retrieve balls, then return behind their line to throw again.
• The game continues for a set time or until a goal is scored.

Variations

• Change the set-up: Play with two teams standing behind parallel lines instead of a square.
• Use different-sized balls to adjust difficulty.
• Limit the number of balls per team.

Coaching Tips

• Pointing at the target with the non-throwing hand
• Full arm action when throwing
• Follow-through towards the target
• Teams communicating and working together
• What type of throw works best to hit a moving ball?
• How can your team work together to move the ball across an opponent’s line?
• What strategies can you use to defend your goal line?

Equipment/Material Required

• Small balls (3–4 per team)
• 1 large ball (Swiss ball)
• Cones/markers to create boundaries