Accuracy: can you compete against an opponent, using accuracy in Boccia?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply accurate sending skills to outwit an opponent in a game of Boccia.
Key learning points
- Move: using accurate sending skills throughout the game leads to greater success.
- Think: deciding how much power to apply to a shot, depending on where you are aiming, requires problem solving.
- Feel: self-motivation enables us to continue to apply our best effort throughout a game.
- Connect: knowing how to play fairly and being consistent with the rules demonstrates respect.
Keywords
Send - throwing or rolling the ball toward the jack
Boccia - a game where you try to throw or roll balls as close as possible to a small target ball called the jack
Jack - the small target ball that players aim for and the goal of Boccia is to send your balls as close as possible to it
Common misconception
It is always better to roll the ball in the game of Boccia.
Sometimes it is useful to throw the ball to knock an opponent's ball out of the way.
Equipment
6 objects to throw per person - it could be a ball or rolled up socks, a smaller item to throw that will be the jack and a piece of string.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When do we use a 'tee off' shot in golf?
Q2.Where should your throwing hand finish when rolling a ball?
Q3.What will the game be if we write down the score after every round?
Q4.What is self-motivation?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the jack that is used in the game of Boccia?
Q2.How is Boccia played?
Q3.How can you send the ball in Boccia?
Q4.Why is it sometimes better to throw the ball with a bit more power?
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