Group Juggle
- Outcome A (4-6)-5
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Catching
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Students form a circle (10 12 students)
and establish an order for passing an object across the circle so
that everyone has received the object once by the time it gets back
to the starting point. The object cannot be passed to the person
directly beside them. It is important that students remember who
they pass to and receive from.
Identify one student to be the "Group Juggle
Leader".
Start the first round by having students call
out the name of the person they will pass to. After they have been
successful with one object, introduce another, following the same
pattern. Always add objects at the same point of entry through
the identified "Group Juggle Leader".
After two balls have been
added, stop the group and ask them to think of helpful hints to
ensure success. They will brainstorm ideas which may include, but
are not limited to:
- Make eye contact with
the person you are passing to.
- Toss in an underhand
toss with a rainbow pattern.
- Increase accuracy by
stepping forward as you release the pass.
- When you receive a pass,
keep the fingers wide apart with wrists facing each other, but
not touching.
Keep adding objects to the circle through the
Group Juggle Leader until they are successfully juggling 10 to 12
balls.
Use smaller groups to maximize time on task and
increase skill development.
Use different objects for different levels of
ability (e.g., beanbags for younger students).
These are clues that you have reached
the outcomes ...
Students are able to pass the balls with very
few balls hitting the floor.
Students are using correct underhand throw passes.
Students do not have to move in order to receive
passes.
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