PaceSetter Book

IFTA Agility Challenge 11

Target Throw Description The target throw is a test of hand to eye co-ordination and throwing accuracy . The young athlete throws coloured bean bags into the same coloured targets at distances of 3, 5, 7 and 9 metres. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE 7m 9m Equipment • Twenty Bean Bags (5 x yellow, green, blue and red) • Four Target Hoops (80cm diameter with backboards 12.5cm high) • Graduated Measuring Mat (with velcro).

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Rules • Standing behind the throwing line the young athlete throws five matching coloured bean bags into the nearest target and continues for each different coloured target. • Two points are scored if the bean bag lands directly in the same coloured target. • One point is scored if the bean bag touches the floor before ending up in the target or if the bean bag lands only partly in the target. • No points are scored if the bean bags land in a different coloured target, or bounces out of the target. (maximum score is 40). Tips For young athletes: • Place the opposite leg to the throwing arm forward to assist balance. For judges: • A stopper board or gym bench can be used to prevent young athletes from stepping over the throwing line. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

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