Passing Star: Pass and Switch Spots

Groups of five or six form a five-point star and pass along its pattern, running to the cone they passed to. It warms up with accurate passes and constant movement.

How to play

1. Groups of 5–6 place 5 cones in an 8 m circle; two people start at the first cone (1 min).
2. Pass in a star pattern (to a cone that isn't next to you) and run to the cone you passed to (3 min).
3. Bounce pass and two-hand catch in front of the chest (2 min).
4. Add a second ball once the first is halfway round (3 min).
5. Final challenge: 20 passes in a row without a drop; a drop resets the count (1 min).

Rules

• Call the receiver's name before passing.
• Run around the outside of the star to avoid collisions.
• Pass at chest height, never at the face.
• If the ball drops, the nearest person picks it up.

Variations

Adaptations

• Deaf or hard-of-hearing students: replace names with eye contact and a raised arm.
• Limited mobility: holds one cone and passes and catches without moving.
• Beginners: softer ball and a 6 m circle.

Learning goals

• Pass and catch accurately.
• Move after passing.
• Coordinate as a group with two balls.

Equipment for a class of 25

• cones: 25
• handballs: 5

Teacher tip

Draw the star in chalk the first day; it saves a lot of explaining. The common mistake is watching your pass instead of running.

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