Beanbag Relay
Teams race to move all their beanbags from one hoop to another, one beanbag per run. Simple, fair, and easy to reset.
Overview
You need
BeanbagsCones or markersHoops
Skills developed
- Locomotor: running and turning
- Teamwork: taking turns in order
- Manipulative: carrying and placing
NEL Framework: Motor Skills Development.
Set up
1Step 1
For each team: a hoop with five beanbags at the start, an empty hoop eight metres away, a cone to mark the lane.
2Step 2
Teams of four line up behind their start hoop. Coach at the far end.
ChildTagger / team BCoachHoopSpotConeBallBeanbagRope or lineMarked areaWhere they move
How to play
- "Go!" First runner takes one beanbag, runs, drops it in the far hoop, runs back, tags the next runner.
- Keep going until all beanbags have moved. First team sitting down wins.
- Then run it back the other way.
Tips for explaining
"Place it, do not throw it." Beanbags thrown into hoops bounce out and cost time.
"Tag the hand." A clear tag stops early starts.
Make it easier / harder
EasierShorter lane. Walk fast instead of run.
HarderCarry the beanbag on the head. Hop back.
Safety
Lanes far enough apart to avoid collisions. Turnaround space behind the far hoop.
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