Adapted Sport: School Boccia
School boccia: a Paralympic precision sport in which each team tries to get its balls as close as possible to the white target ball (the jack).
How to play
- Explain the game: one player throws the jack, then each team takes turns throwing its colored balls.
- Free practice throws, rolling and lobbing.
- Games in pairs or threes: the team farther from the jack throws next.
- At the end of each end, count the balls closer than the opponent's best.
Rules
- Throw from inside the marked box.
- Silence while someone throws.
- You may knock the jack or opponents' balls.
Variations
Easier
Short distance and fixed jack.
Standard
Standard rules in pairs.
Harder
The whole class plays seated, taking turns with ramps.
Adaptations
- Fully inclusive for wheelchair users.
- Throwing difficulties: ramp with a helper who faces away from the court.
Learning goals
- Improve accuracy and force control.
- Learn about Paralympic sport and promote inclusion.
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