Buzzer Beater Bowling

Learning Outcomes

• Rolling For Accuracy · Rolling For Direction · Underhand Throwing
   

Description Of Activity

Players are each given 3-5 pins and a foam ball.

Players set up their pins on a line that is 10-15 feet from their opponents line.

Players decide who will start by playing rock-paper-scissors.

Without crossing the line upon which their pins are placed, the first player rolls their ball in an attempt to knock down their opponents pins.

Players alternate taking turns attempting to knock down their opponents pins.

The goal of the game is to knock down all of your opponents pins before they knock down all of yours.

Build One: Rolling For Accuracy

Players play the game without having to wait for their opponent to have played. If a pin is knocked down, it may be placed back up. This build exists to allow students to practice their rolling and accuracy.

Build Two: Bowling

Players now play the full version of the game.

Build Three: Buzzer Beater Bowling
 

Now a time constraint is placed on the game (e.g. 3 minute games). Players do not have to wait for their opponent to have played before rolling their ball. The goal of the game is to have knocked down a greater number of pins than your opponent by the end of the round.

Equipment/Material Required

Pins, Foam balls, Cones