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Each of the games
listed in the table can be played co-operatively or competitively. The usual
progression is from individual to co-operative play to competitive play. All of these games can be played with a
wall or in a space. Players should
be given options with 2 or 3 different types of ball that make the skill
harder and easier to perform. The principle of play column
indicates when these net/wall principles can be focused upon in the
respective games. The simple games
have been used because of their appropriateness to realizing the associated
principle of play. The modification and extension
column suggests key game component ideas.
More players can be added to the games with slight modifications. Other implements such as a scoop can be
used. In addition, the area of play
can change to challenge students' abilities.
The rule and focus column indicates the important rules needed to make
the games worked. These rules can be
adapted based on the idea that "rules are to make games play." The T.A.C.T.I.C. columns suggest
possible strategic elements that can be developed within the games. The tactical components (space, force,
time, self and other) combine with the principles of play to enrich the play
of children within the games shown.
Understanding of these elements can be taught within a guided
discovery approach to learning as children play the games. The same ideas can be applied to other
net/wall modified games and eventually to the formal games such as tennis,
volleyball and squash. Drs Tim Hopper and Rick Bell. University of Victoria |