Intro to Tchoukball
Intro to tchoukball: score by bouncing the ball off a rebound frame so it lands on the court without being caught. No contact and no intercepting passes.
How to play
- Explain: three passes maximum, three steps with the ball, no contact and no interceptions.
- Practice throwing at the rebounder and catching the rebound.
- Play 4-vs-4 with one rebound frame.
- Rotate teams every 4 minutes.
Rules
- No contact and no intercepting passes.
- Don't step in the forbidden zone around the frame.
Variations
Easier
Unlimited passes.
Standard
Standard rules.
Harder
Two frames, one at each end.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: thrower in a fixed spot.
- Coordination: soft ball.
Learning goals
- Learn a cooperative-competitive sport.
- Improve throwing and catching.
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