Skill: CATCHING
Drill: Ring Run
Equipment needed: 4 rings/1 dodgeball per line
Instructors needed: One per line
Description: Students will practice CATCHING by demonstrating their ability to catch multiple dodgeballs as they run to different rings around the mat.
Teaching SKILLZ: TRICKERY
  • Challenge the students listening skills through intentional misdirection.
Brain SKILLZ: AUDITORY PROCESSING
  • Students must process the color command quickly and link it to the correct ring before receiving the ball.
Step 1
  • Divide your students into lines.
Step 2 – Setting up the Drill:
  • Have the 1st person stand up and face the instructor.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • The 1st student will stand looking at the rings in front of them.
  • When the instructor calls the color of one of the rings the students will run to that ring.
  • They will then turn to the instructor who will then throw them the ball when they arrive at the ring.
  • This will continue for 3 reps.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Run fast to the ring to catch the ball.
  • Keep your eyes open as you run.
  • Listen for the color called by the instructor.
Step 5
  • Continue until each person has 2-3 turns.
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