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Hit Catch & Play | Haukuru, Kapo, Tākaro

Time
10 minutes
Skill focus
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Batting
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Catching
Complexity
Level 2
Group size
Small, Large & at Home
Playing in pairs, Smashies hit catches to their partner. Once the pair have made five continuous catches, the catcher takes a step back. It’s simple – hit, catch and play!
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Setup, Equipment & Instructions
  • Smashie batter drops the ball and after it bounces hits it to their partner.
  • A point is scored if the ball is caught cleanly.
  • If the Smashie pair make 5 continuous catches, the catcher takes a step back.
  • Catcher furthest back after set number of hits wins.
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Other details

What other skills could be involved?

Perception skills
Underarm throwing

Think Quick - what to look out for...

  • Encourage Smashies to say “BOUNCE” when the ball bounces and “HIT” when it hits the bat.
  • Encourage Smashies to think about a bucket shape with their hands when catching.
     

Mix it Up

- Use a wider implement (wider bat / racquet) or a larger ball.

+ The catcher throws the ball to the Smashie batter – to be hit on the bounce.
 

Values

values

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?
 

Smash it Up

Bring video game elements to life!
Smash it up

Mission – Energy Boost: If a catch is made one-handed the Smashie can move back two steps.

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

Arena Mode – Create an invisible forcefield between the Smashie batter and catcher. The batter has to hit the ball higher as the forcefield gets taller.
 

Smashies Values

Reflect with the Smashies...
Smashies values
  • 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?
     

Don't forget to ask...

Remember to reinforce the positive
don't forget to ask
  • I like the way you...
  • How could you stand when hitting the ball to your partner?
  • What can you do when you hit to make the ball easier to catch?
     

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