Super Flick | Pere te whai

Time

10 minutes

Skill focus

Ground fielding

Underarm throwing

Complexity

Level 3

Group size

Small, Large & at Home

Smashies play in pairs, working together to hit the wickets through flick throws and quick decision making. The first pair to hit their wickets, scores a point.

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Setup, Equipment & Instructions

Divide Smashies into pairs. Smashie pairs must work together to try to be the first pair to hit the wickets with their ball.
Each Smashie starts from a cone on either side of a set of wickets.
Smashie A rolls the ball past the wickets (or another target) so that their partner must move in to collect the ball. Smashie B can’t move until the ball is past the wickets.
Smashie A can decide whether to then run up next to the wickets or stand back from the wickets.
Smashie B has the option of underarm throwing at the wickets / target, to Smashie A, or running in to touch the wickets with the ball.
The first pair to have their ball hit the wickets, scores a point.

Other details

What other skills could be involved?

Running
Catching
Perception Skills
Decision Making

Think Quick - what to look out for ....

Encourage Smashies to think about the best position to stop the ball.
Encourage Smashies to think about the best way to return the ball quicker.
Encourage Smashies to think about working together to get the ball to touch the wickets.

Mix it Up

- Use a larger ball.

- Smashie A stands next to the wickets to roll the ball.

+ The throw must be made outside of a no-go zone, with the only option being to underarm ‘flick’ until the wickets are hit.

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!

Mission – Hit the wickets three times in a row and receive an Energy Boost.

Boss Battle – Smashies vs Activator / Coach / Whānau / Teacher.

Arena Mode – Have the fielding lines further away or closer to the wickets for a new challenge.

Smashies Values

Reflect with the Smashies…

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

I like the way you...
What is the difference between moving when you throw and standing still when you throw?
How can you still feel balanced when you are moving?