DESCRIPTION OF GAME

Aim:

Tosser - To score a point by tossing the bean bag onto one of the scoring spots

Catcher - To score a point by catching the bean bag 4 times in a row

Structure: The spots are set up in a diamond shape, with a tosser on the top spot and a catcher on the bottom spot, two scoring spots are put on either side of the catcher

Rules:

1. 1.Tosser has to throw underhand
   

2. 2.Tosser hits the spot, 1 point; catcher catches 4 in a row, 1 point.
   

3. 3. If tosser misses the spot and/or catcher does not catch the beanbag, no points are awarded
   

Key tactical and skill application:

1. -If catcher gets 8 in a row and 2 points, move the spots out 1 m. to make game more difficult
   

2. -If the tosser wins 2 points, move the spots in to make it easier for the catcher
   

3. -Stay low and bend knees, not at waist
   

4. -Push off outside foot
   

5. -Catch the bean bag with racket hand and step with racket side foot simultaneously (right handed students should step with right foot)
   

             Net Movement Game

Net Movement Game Progression

DETAILS OF PROGRESSION

Aim: Same as original

Structure: Scoring spots are placed farther from the catcher, the bean bag is switched for a birdie, and the catcher uses a racket

Rules:

1. 1.Tosser throws the birdie overhand like a dart
   

2. 2.Tosser hits the spot, 1 point; hitter hits 4 in a row back to the tosser, 1 point
   

3. 3.If tosser misses the spot and/or hitter does not make contact with the birdie, no points are awarded
   

Key tactical and skill application:

1. -Switch to overhand tossing of birdies so that tossers get used to feeding
   

2. -Toss with rubber end out and throw like you would a dart
   

3. -Hitter should hold the racket at the neck. If successful, move hand down to the handle of the racket
   

4. -Step with the same foot as the racket hand when you hit the birdie