Target Activities

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Resource
Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Activities which require accuracy and control. Players attempt to send an object to a target, while avoiding obstacles, to get their object closer than their opponent’s to the target.

From left to right: A student throwing a hoop over a pilon. A white ball, red ball and green ball with an upwards arrow indicating that the red ball was thrown at the other balls. A curling ring with a yellow curling stone at the bottom of the ring and a red stone near the center of the ring with an upwards arrow indicating that the red stone was slid into that position.

Progression

Simple

  • Close proximity to target (offensive)
  • Sends and aims for accuracy towards a target of appropriate size and distance

Moderately Complex

  • Avoiding Obstacles (offensive)
  • Manipulates an object with spins/turns to avoid and get around obstacles

Complex

  • Defending Space (defensive)
  • Defends space by placing obstacles in the way to make it difficult for the opposition to hit the target in order to maintain an advantage

Living Skills Connections

  • What skills did you use to overcome obstacles in the game?
  • What did you do to keep trying your best?
  • What are different ways to work together as a team?

These strategies transfer to:

  • playing bocce
  • playing bowling
  • playing wheelchair curling

Tactical Awareness

  • What are effective ways to try to avoid obstacles when aiming for a target?
  • Why is it important to use different amounts of force?
  • What are effective ways to ensure aim and accuracy of your shots?