Square Game

Square Game - Progression

DETAILS OF PROGRESSION

Aim: same as original game

Structure: The square is enlarged, the bean bag is switched to a birdie, and one of the players uses a racket.

Rules:

1. 1.The birdie must be hit/tossed above head height
   

2. 2.Each time a player hits/tosses the birdie, he or she must get one foot outside the square before they can catch/hit it
   

3. 3.The birdie must land in the square for you to score a point, if it lands outside the square, the point goes to your opponent
   

Key tactical and skill application:

- Same as first game

- Toss birdie rubber-end first, dart style to achieve a purer flight path

DESCRIPTION OF GAME

Aim: To score a point by tossing the bean bag up so that your opponent cannot catch it

Structure: A square set up by 4 spots or cones, size dependent on skill level of players. A bean bag is the object.

Rules:

1. 1.The bean bag must be tossed above head height
   

2. 2.Each time a player tosses the bean bag, he or she must get one foot outside the square before they can catch it
   

3. 3.The bean bag must land in the square for you to score a point, if it lands outside of the square, the point goes to your opponent
   

Key tactical and skill application:

- Stay low by bending knees, the lower they are the lower they can toss the ball

- After they step out of bounds, reset to the centre of the court

- Push off with outside foot to move more quickly

- Remain in a ready position with a solid base in preparation to move