Bounce Pass
Skills:
Physical: accurately catch an unpredictable ball, upper limb coordination, hand-eye coordination, reaction time
Cognitive: selective attention, visual processing
Number of participants:
1 or more
Equipment:
1 medium-sized ball
Description:
- child catches a ball that the coach or partner bounces to them (one bounce pass)
- child bounce passes the ball to partner
- child can practice catching by allowing the ball to bounce once only after throwing it against the wall
Wheelchair friendly?
Yes
Modifications to make the activity easier:
Change the environment: have the child roll the ball back to their partner/to the wall to decrease physical demand
Change the task: use a larger, lighter ball to decrease physical demand
Modifications to make the activity harder:
Change the environment: have the child throw the ball directly to their partner’s hands and catch the ball before it bounces to increase physical demand
Change the task: use a smaller ball to increase physical demand
Goal examples:
- I will show readiness to receive the ball (e.g., hands ready, eyes on the ball) for 9 out of 10 turns
- I can catch the ball
