PE Activity #16 - "End Zone"
OVERVIEW
End Zone is a throwing and catching game played on a rectangular playing field. The aim is to catch the ball in the opposing team's end zone, while avoiding being tagged by defenders.
EQUIPMENT
Soft ball
Cones to mark the playing field
SETUP Divide the class into two teams and mark out a rectangular playing field with cones. The length of the field should be around three times the width. Place two cones at each end of the field to mark the end zones.
INSTRUCTIONS
Divide the class into two teams and mark out a rectangular playing field with cones. The length of the field should be around three times the width. Place two cones at each end of the field to mark the end zones.
The game begins with one team throwing the ball to the other team, with the aim of catching it in the opposing team's end zone.
If a player successfully catches the ball in the end zone, their team scores a point.
If a player is tagged by a defender before catching the ball, they must return to their own end zone and try again.
Players cannot hold onto the ball for more than three seconds.
After each successful catch, the scoring team throws the ball to the other team to start the next round.
The game continues until a predetermined number of points have been scored, or a set amount of time has elapsed.
MAKE IT EASIER
Reduce the size of the playing field.
Increase the number of players on each team.
Allow players to hold onto the ball for longer than three seconds.
MAKE IT HARDER
Increase the size of the playing field.
Add more defenders to each team.
Limit players to catching the ball with one hand.
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