Pinfuvote Partners: Touches with Every Body Part

A warm-up based on pinfuvote, an alternative sport where you can hit the ball with any part of the body. It gets the whole body moving and builds control of a light ball.

How to play

1. Each pair has a foam ball. Taking turns, juggle with foot, thigh, head, and hand, letting it bounce once between touches (3 min).
2. Partners stand on either side of a floor line and pass the ball over it, with one bounce allowed on each side (3 min).
3. The teacher calls a body part (foot, hand, knee, head) and only that part may touch the ball (2 min).
4. Challenge: ten passes in a row without using the same body part twice in a row (2 min).

Rules

• The ball may bounce once between touches; two bounces and the count restarts.
• Soft, controlled touches: this is a warm-up, not a smash.
• Only head the foam ball, and only with the forehead.
• Each pair stays in its own space and doesn't cross another pair's line.

Variations

Adaptations

• Students with visual impairments: use a bigger ball with a bell and always allow the bounce.
• Students who use wheelchairs: play with hands and forearms while their partner sends the ball at chest height.
• Students with an ankle injury: use only the upper body for the whole activity.

Learning goals

• Warm up the whole body before a net game.
• Control a light ball with different body parts.
• Cooperate with a partner to keep the rally going.

Equipment for a class of 25

• foam balls: 15

Teacher tip

A light foam ball is essential; a soccer ball is no good for heading or hand hits. The usual mistake is hitting too hard: ask for short, upward touches.

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