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Learning Intention
Beat the bucket is a fielding game that develops teamwork. Runners are challenged to place balls tactically and fielders to position themselves effectively and to return the balls in the shortest time possible.
Band Level
3 - 4, 5 - 6, Skill Development, Game Concepts
Content Description
ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP061, ACPMP063
Skill Focus
Catching, Fielding, Shot Placement, Striking, Teamwork, Throwing
Equipment
- 1 batting tee per group
- 1 foam bat per group
- 3 foam balls per group
- 1 target (bin, bucket) per group
How-To
- A batter hits 3 balls into the field and then attempts to run around 4 markers before fielders place all 3 balls in a bucket and call ‘STOP’.
Change It...
Easier
- Players run to a base before all the balls are fielded
Harder
- Fielders cannot move until the third ball is hit
- Fielders have to run the ball into the bucket rather than throw it
Question
- How do you get the ball back in the bucket faster?
- Where should the batter place the ball to score the most number of points?
- How could we make this activity easier or harder?