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.
   

- 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.
 

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 – 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.
 

• 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...

• 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?