Movement – Running
Walking
Jumping
Landing
Fielding
Perception Skills

Think Quick – what to look out for…

• Encourage Smashies to think about what bowling with a straight arm might look or feel like.
   
• Encourage Smashies to think about where they are aiming. What about the target could help them focus.
   
• Encourage Smashies to think about what they could do with their front arm.

- Make the targets larger and / or make distances smaller.

- Allow underarm bowling with a step towards the target.

+ Make it a race, introducing running and speed (how many targets can you hit in one minute).

+ Encourage decision making with different coloured cones. Call out a colour for Smashies to bowl towards.
 

Honesty | Pono - How could the Smashies be honest when they play this game?

Support |  Tautoko - In what ways can Smashies support their partner or teammates when playing?

Cooperation | Mahi tahi - How could Smashies work together when they play?

Mission – Achieve an Energy Boost by hitting the target on the first bounce to get double points.

Boss Battle – Smashies vs Activators / Coaches / Teachers / Whānau.

Arena Mode – Make the arena smaller (remove targets) or bigger (add targets) as the game progresses. Add obstacles as an extra challenge.
 

• What were some of the ways that your team cooperated today?
   
• How did you show support for each other?
   
• How were you honest in the game?

• I like the way you...
   
• What is the best way of aiming at a target when you are bowling?
   
• Why does it help to keep your arm straight when you are bowling?
   
• Should the ball come out of your fingers or the palm of your hand when you are bowling?
   
• How do you need to bowl if the target is closer or further away?