St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Collect and Return Challenge

1. Find 3 small, soft balls or objects (e.g. pairs of socks) that you can place on the floor.
2. As shown in the video/picture below: place the first ball/object 3 steps away from the start line at an angle of 45 degrees, place the 2nd ball/object 6 steps away at an angle of 45 degrees and place the 3rd ball/object 9 steps away in a straight line.
3. Now run and collect ball/object 1 and place it on the start line, then collect ball/object 2 and place it on the start line followed by ball/object number 3. Each ball/object must then be returned back to where you collected it from (as shown in the video/picture).
4. Ask a family member/friend to use a stop watch to record your time, using the command 'On your marks, go'.
5. The time you record will be how long it took you to collect the 3 balls/objects (one at a time) and then return them (one at a time).
6. Record and submit your time to 1 decimal place. e.g. 35.6 seconds. If your time exceeds 1 minute, covert this is all to seconds so 1 minute 25 seconds would be 85.0 seconds.
7. Please remember to submit your results honestly.

Rapid Catches Challenge

1. Find a small ball that you can throw safely against a wall (outdoors if possible and away from any windows).
2. Take 3 steps away from the wall
3. If you are in a primary school, you have 15 seconds to see how many times you can throw and catch the ball. If you are in a secondary school, you have 30 seconds to see how many times you can throw and catch the ball (note - throw with 1 hand and catch with 2 hands if possible). 
4. Ask a family member/friend to use a stop watch to time 15 or 30 seconds, using the command 'On your marks, go'.
5. The score you submit will be how many times you caught the ball in 15 or 30 seconds.
6. Record and submit this result as a whole number.
7. Please remember to submit your results honestly.

Shoot to Score Challenge

1. Find a small, soft ball (or rolled up pairs of socks) that you can throw safely against a wall (outdoors if possible and away from any windows etc.) and find 4 objects (of different shapes and sizes), such as plastic water bottles or empty cereal boxes.
2. Take 6 steps away from the wall.
3. You have 10 attempts to throw the ball to knock over the 4 objects.
4. You score 1 point for each object you knock over (4 objects = 4 points).
5. If you knock over all 4 objects you score a bonus of 3 points. Maximum score is 7 points.
6. Record and submit this result as a whole number.
7. Please remember to submit your results honestly.

Para-Sport: Table Kurling

1. For this activity you will require a smooth table (check with an adult that it is okay to use this), five jar lids, and some pens and paper.
2. You will do this activity seated from one end (short side) of the table.
3. Write the numbers 1, 2, 5 and 10 each on a separate piece of paper, and line these up along one of the longest sides of the table with 1 being closest to the end you are seated at and 10 being at the furthest end.
4. From your seated position, push the first jar lid (smooth side down) along the table. The aim is to get your jar lid to stop in line with the number 10, but it is great if you are able to get it to stop in line with any of the numbers.
5. Now push each of the remaining four jar lids across the table from your seated position, one at a time, aiming to get them to stop in line with the number 10.
6. You can push the jar lids with your hand(s) or with a pusher such as a wooden spoon, and you may wish to use a ramp such as a chopping board (see STEP adaptations below).
7. Once you have pushed all five jar lids, it’s time to count up your score for your first attempt. To do this you will need to work out which number (1, 2, 5 or 10) each of the jar lids sits in line with. Then add each of the numbers together to find your score.
8. You can submit up to three scores for this activity, so have at least another two goes at pushing five jar lids across the table. See if you can beat your previous score.
9. If you are going to put the jar lids back on to jars once you finish this activity, it is important that you remember to give them a bit of a clean first.

 Para-Sport: 'Pasta Blasta'

1. You will need 6 sheets of paper with numbers 1-6 written on the sheets. then spread them out in a fan shape. Put numbers  4, 5, 6 furthest away, then numbers 3 and 2 underneath and finally number 1.
2. Put a few handfuls of pasta or rice in 3 sandwich bags to use as bean bags and seal or use bean bags if you have them.
3. Mark out 3 steps from the number 1 sheet and put a chair down and sit on the chair or if it's more comfortable sit on the floor.
4. You have 5 attempts/beanbags to score points.
5. Add your points together (using the numbers on the sheets) and submit your results.
6. Remember to ensure each piece of paper is a beanbags length away from the other numbers and if any part of your beanbag lands on a piece of paper that still counts.

WORLD TOUR!

1. Grab a ball (any size or shape), pair of socks, toilet roll  or rolled up paper. If you have a rugby ball or American football that is even better, but it's not essential.
   2, Start with your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper in both hands.
   3. Set a timer for 30 seconds.
   4. Start your timer.
   5. Pass the ball through the legs in a figure of 8 before then passing it around your whole body. This counts as one loop.
   7. If you drop your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper, start by passing through the legs again and continue counting from the last full loop completed.
   8. How many full loops can you complete in 30 seconds?
   9. Try doing the above two more times, and record these scores too.

HIT THE TARGET!

1. Grab a ball (any size or shape), pair of socks, toilet roll or rolled up paper. If you have a rugby ball or American football that is even better, but it's not essential.
   2. Find a safe space with plenty of room around you.
   3. Set up a target (plastic bottle, soft toy, stack of toilet rolls) on a chair, table, wall or other raised surface.
   4. Take 5 steps back from your target.
   5. Stand side on to the target, as you would if you were passing towards a team mate in rugby.
   6. Using a rugby style "pass", try to use your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper to knock your target over.
   7. You have 30 seconds to knock down the target as many times as possible.
   8. Try doing the above two more times, and record these scores too.

SAME PASS EVERY TIME!

1. Grab a ball (any size or shape), pair of socks, toilet roll or rolled up paper. If you have a rugby ball or American football that is even better, but it's not essential.
   2. Find a safe space with plenty of room around you.
   3. Start with your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper in two hands and throw it up in to the air as straight as possible.
   4. As your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper comes back down towards you, try to ensure you are underneath it and able to catch it with both hands - ideally you don't want to move.
   5. Count how many steps you take before catching the ball / socks / toilet roll / paper.
   6. You will throw your ball / socks / toilet roll / paper in to the air 5 times.
   7. Add up the total number of steps you took over the 5 throws... This is your score for your first go.
   8. Try doing the above two more times, and record these scores too.
   9. The lowest score (least number of steps) will be your best score.

PAPER SMASH!

1. Find 4 pieces of A4 paper and write the numbers 1,2,4 and 6 on them. Stick them on the back of a door or wall, inside or out. The paper needs to be placed shoulder height and above from the position in which you aim to throw (it will be lower if you are sat down).
2 Find some soft balls, scrunched up bits of paper or some pairs of socks (to use as balls).
3. Stand or sit 3 metres from the wall or door and throw!
4. How many points can you score in 30 seconds?
5. Get someone to time and record your results. Submit as a number when completed.
6. Please remember to be honest when submitting your scores.

REBOUND CATCH!

1. Collect a small soft ball or a pair of socks.
   2. Stand 2 metres (2 big steps) away from a wall (outside if possible).
   3. How many rebound catches can you make in 30 seconds- get someone to time for you.
   4. Record and submit this result as a number.
   5. Please remember to submit your results honestly.
   
   Extension Activity
   1. For an even greater challenge, test your creativity by changing the way you throw the ball after every 10 successful catches (you do not submit this result). 

BOWL AND BASH!

1. Collect the following equipment: 3 medium to large empty plastic bottles (this is your wicket) and at least 1 pair of socks (this is your ball) or a small soft ball if you have one.
   2. Stand the bottles up together, take 10 medium sized steps away from them and place a marker. This can be a cone, pillow, or anything else suitable that will mark your position.
   3. Perform an under arm bowl (or if you are feeling confident an over arm bowl) at the wicket using the ball or pair of socks. If you knock down 1 object you will get 1 point, if you knock down 2 objects you will get 2 points and if you knock down all three objects you will get 3 points.
   4. You will bowl a total of 6 balls, which represents an over in cricket. After each bowl, stand the objects that you knocked over back up, return to your marker and bowl again.
   5. Add up all the points you earn and submit your score as a number once complete.
   6. Please remember to be honest when submitting your results. 

STANDING LONG JUMP!

1.Collect a tape measure, unroll it and lie it          on the ground.
2. Start from a standing position in line with        “0” on the tape measure and jump as far as possible landing on two feet.
3. You must start on two feet and land on two feet.
4. If you fall back or step back the jump should    not be recorded – have another go!
5. Record where your heels land.
6. Record you three scores – best one counts!!!
7. Record your result to two decimal places, for example 1.35 m.

SPEED BOUNCE!

1.Roll up a towel and place it on a hard surface.
2. See how many jumps you can do over                  the towel from side to side.
3. Where possible start with 2 feet and land            2 feet.
4. Both feet must land over the towel to count    as a bounce!
5. You have 20 seconds to do as many as possible!!
6. Record your result as a whole number.

SHUTTLE RUNS!

1.Find a flat, dry surface with plenty of space.
2. Set up a distance of 5 metres marked at either end using cones or an alternative mark (pegs, tape, tins etc…) to create the running lane.
3. Run the 5 metre distance a total of 20 times to complete 100 metres.
4. A handheld stopwatch or smart phone stopwatch can be used to record the time- ask someone to time for you. 

5. Record your results to two decimal points, for example 0.56 seconds or 1.10 (minutes and seconds). 

TENNIS BALANCE!

1.Find a book/CD case and a piece of paper or a tennis racquet and a ball.
2. Put the crumpled up paper on the book/CD case or the ball on the racquet.
3. In 30 seconds, how many times you can touch the floor with the opposite hand whilst you balance the paper or ball?
4. Stand up and repeat.
5. If the paper or ball fall off then start counting again from 0.
6. Get someone else to time you for 30 seconds.
7. Submit your score as a round number, for example 30.

TENNIS KEEPIE UPPIES!

1.Find a book/CD case and a piece of paper or a tennis racquet and a ball.
2. Put the crumpled up paper on the book/CD case or the ball on the racquet.
3. How many consecutive times you can hit the paper or ball in the air in 30 seconds?
4. If the paper or ball fall off then start counting again from 0.
5. Get someone else to time you for 30 secs.
6. Submit your score using a round number, for example 8.

TENNIS RALLY!

1.Find a tennis racket / book and a ball. This could be a tennis ball, a rolled up piece of paper or anything that will bounce off the wall.
2. Take 1 stride away from the wall.
3. How many times can you hit the ball against the wall in 30 seconds?
4. If the ball falls to the floor, start counting again from 0.
5. Get someone else to time for you so you can concentrate! 

6. Submit your score as a whole number, for example 10

Seated sock throw!

1. Place a bucket 3m away from a chair
   2. Collect 5 Socks
   3. Sit 3m away either on a chair or the floor
   4. Sit and aim
   5. Can you get all 5 socks in the bucket?
   6. Submit your result from 0-5. 

sock throw!

1. Collect 1 pair of socks ( or up to 3 if your want more of a challenge).
2. Stand 1m away from the bucket and aim.
3. If you get all the socks in the bucket then take another step back (2m) - how far can you get?
4. Record your results in the number of steps you took back.

The return of the sock!

1. Place a bucket in the middle of the room.
2. Place 4 pairs of socks 1m away from the bucket in a North, East, South and Westerly position.
3. Try and get all the socks in the bucket in the quickest possible time.
4. Record your result in seconds using two decimal points, for example 10.25 seconds.