Dodge ball
by Jess Murphy 7e
Dodge ball
Skill Related Components
Muscular Power
Speed
Agility
Coordination
Balance
Reaction Time
Health Related Components
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Cardiovascular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Basic Skills
Throwing
Catching
Dodging
Training Session
Session Introduction
Warm up
1. A short 10 - 15 minute jog to improve cardiovascular endurance and speed
2. Stretch to make sure you don't pull a muscle e.g. Star jumps, squats, lunges.
Jogging
Star Jumps
Squats
Games, Skill and Fitness Activities
1. Practise throwing and catching. Divide into pairs and throw a ball between the pairs at a 10 - 20 metre distance. Repeat for about 5 minutes to improve muscular endurance.
2. Practise dodging. Divide into groups of 3. Have 1 person throw the ball at another person who then has to dodge, the 3rd person is then standing behind the dodger and catches the ball. Switch places. Repeat until each person has had a minute in each role.
3. Practise sidestepping around a course of cones in a zigzag pattern to improve agility.
4. Play a short 10 - 15 minute game of dodge ball.
Cool Down
1. A short 5 - 10 minute Jog.
2. Stretch, a bit less energy required though, e.g. touch your toes, hand to foot stretch, "v" stretch.