Teachers Award Resources
GAME
1
BUCKET BALL
GAME
BUCKET
BALL
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
•Hit a controlled ball into the bucket
•Read the flight and direction of the
ball - bouncing, rising and falling
•Keep face of bat aiming towards
the target
•Correct grip
ACTIVITY
ORGANISATION
Each player had a bat and ball. Player 1 drops
the ball in front of them and hits a controlled
shot into the box.
COMPETITION
How many balls can be hit into the bucket
within 2 minutes?
•Equipment: balls, bats, box or bucket
(table optional)
•Position players at the side of the area to
demonstrate
EASIER
•Catch the ball in a bag or bucket
•Use a bigger ball or sponge ball
HARDER
•Smaller target. Player 1 serves to Player 2
and Player 2 hits a controlled shot into the
box.
DISCOVER
•Where should you meet the
ball to play it?
•Where was the face of your
bat aiming when you hit it?
•How long was your back
swing and follow through
while hitting the ball?