Set Shot to the Four Corners

In pairs, students take set shots from 7, 8, and 9 meters at hoops hung in the corners of the goal. They work on a high throwing elbow, stepping with the opposite foot, and aiming where a goalie has the hardest time reaching.

How to play

1. Tie a hoop into each corner of both goals and mark shooting spots with cones at 7, 8, and 9 meters. Pairs split up, half at each goal.
2. Demo the throw in 2 minutes: opposite foot forward, elbow above the shoulder, hips rotate, and the arm follows through across and down.
3. One partner takes five shots from 7 meters while the other feeds and shags; then switch. Top hoop 3 points, bottom hoop 2, goal with no hoop 1.
4. Every 4 minutes, pairs move back one cone until they reach 9 meters and try to beat their score.
5. Last 3 minutes: shooters call the corner before throwing and only score if they hit that one.

Rules

• One pair per cone, and balls are collected only on the teacher's signal.
• No opposite-foot step, no points.
• Safety: no one stands inside the goal or in front of the shooters.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the student shoots seated or from a wheelchair at 5 meters, turning the trunk.
• Visual impairment: a partner claps next to the hoop to guide the throw.
• Fitness level: each student picks the starting distance and ball size.

Learning goals

• Take a set shot with the opposite foot forward and a high arm.
• Aim the ball accurately at the corners.
• Track and improve their own score.

Equipment for a class of 25

• team handballs: 12
• goals: 2
• hoops: 8
• ropes: 8
• cones: 6

Teacher tip

Many students sidearm with a low elbow, which strains the shoulder; cue 'elbow at shoulder height or higher.' Check that every hoop is tied tight.

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