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Learning Intention

Croc frenzy is a rolling and trapping activity that leads to improved fielding skills.

Band Level

3 - 4, Skill Development

Content Description

ACPMP008, ACPMP025, ACPMP043

Skill Focus

Catching, Fielding, Locomotor Movement, Throwing

Equipment

  • 1 foam ball (or similar) per player
  • 1 glove per player (optional)

How-To

  1. Players form a large circle with feet touching.
  2. 1 player stands in the middle of the circle with all the balls.
  3. On your signal, the player in the middle attempts to roll the balls through the outside players’ legs.

Change It...

Easier

  • Use larger balls

Harder

  • Roll more than 1 ball at a time, ie 2 or more players in the middle

Tips

  • Move behind the ball
  • Bend at the waist and knees
  • Watch the ball into your hands
  • Reinforce fielding stance
  • Make the circle larger to increase lateral movement

Question

  • How can you work as a team to stop the balls leaving the circle?
  • Show me how you can make your passes quicker?