Piggy in the Middle

Learning Outcomes

Passing and catching a ball, defending, intercepting a ball and/or pass.

Description Of Activity

Two players pass the ball between them, and the other player tries to intercept. If successful, the intercepting player changes places with the thrower. Passes must be below reach height. 

• moving into space to take a pass
• quick, straight passes

a variety of passes

 

Variations

Vary rules: The two passers must stay behind lines that are about 3 meters apart and can only make a set number of passes before changing the interceptor. Vary equipment and skills: Use different passes with balls, (e.g. soccer ball and kick).  

Equipment/Material Required

Large balls.
Groups of three, with one ball per group, in a dened grass or hard area.