Beanbag Ladder
Ropes laid as a ladder on the floor. Throw a beanbag to land on rung one, then rung two, and climb the ladder. Precision throwing with a built-in scoreboard.
Overview
You need
BeanbagsRopesOptional: Spot markers
Skills developed
- Manipulative: underarm throw with control
- Aim: landing in a zone
- Counting: climbing rungs
NEL Framework: Motor Skills Development.
Set up
1Step 1
Lay five ropes across the floor, half a metre apart, as ladder rungs, starting two metres from a throwing line.
2Step 2
Children queue at the throwing line with three beanbags each.
ChildTagger / team BCoachHoopSpotConeBallBeanbagRope or lineMarked areaWhere they move
How to play
- Throw to land the beanbag between the first two ropes (rung one).
- Land it? Aim for rung two. Miss? Try the same rung again.
- See how high up the ladder you can climb with three beanbags.
Tips for explaining
"Gentle for near, stronger for far." Talk about force out loud.
"Follow through to the rung." Hand points at the target after release.
Make it easier / harder
EasierRungs wider apart. Start at rung one every turn.
HarderMust climb in order. Throw with the other hand.
Safety
Collect only when all have thrown.
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