Activity 3: Team Distance
THROWING
Objective
Players work as a team and try to throw a ball as far as possible with each
player’s throw being thrown from the landing position of the previous thrower.
What to do
• Mark out a starting line.
• Split players into teams of 3-6 (depending on space and ability of throwers;
can use whole group on one team if desirable)
• First team member behind the throwing line throws a ball as far as possible.
• The next team member throws the same ball from where the ball landed.
• How far can we get as a team?
What you need
Skill focus
• Markers to define throwing line.
• Balls for throwing.
• Throwing distance.
• Teamwork.
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