Partner Omnikin Two Ball Pass
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-Objective:
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For players to complete a set number of passes or complete as many passes as they can within a set time limit.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
Manipulative-Receive
Catch
Manipulative-Send
Throw
Non-locomotor
Balance
-Equipment List:
Per pair of players:
Two Bosu ball balls
Two Omnikin balls
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
Each pair of players stands on a Bosu ball facing each other about 2-3 paces apart.
Pairs of players are located in a scattered position in playing area
Each player is given one Omnikin ball
-Instructions:
On the leader's signal to begin the players attempt to determine how many consecutive times they can pass two balls to each other--one ball going high and the other going low.
-Questions & Notes:
Variations:
Flip Bosu ball upside-down
Try any of these Omnikin challenges on Bosu balls:
Omnikin Two-Ball Hand Switch
https://www.canadago4sport.com/Manipulative-Retain/Omnikin-Two-Ball-Hand-Switch
Omnikin Two-Ball Balance
https://www.canadago4sport.com/Manipulative-Retain/Omnikin-Two-Ball-Balance
Omnikin Back-of-hand Bounce
https://www.canadago4sport.com/Manipulative-Retain/Omnikin-Back-of-Hand-Bounce
Questions for Understanding:
Try always passing the same way--one player tosses low ball, other player tosses high ball. Is one easier than the other? Why? How can you improve the weaker way?
Try always passing the same way but opposite to above. way. Is one easier than the other? Why? How can you improve the weaker way?
Try it with smaller balls. How does the size of ball influence success? Why?