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Associated sport: Archery
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

A player practices their accuracy by attempting to hit a target and aiming to score maximum points.

What you need (setting up)

• 5 x foam arrows or throwing objects, e.g. sponge ball, softball, tennis ball, bean bag, scrunched up paper and tape.
• Throw line 3 metres from a target.
• Chalk to form 3 metres concentric circles on a wall or a poster with circles already drawn.

What to do

• Using a bow and arrow, or throwing objects, aim for the target area.
• Repeat for a given number of rounds, e.g. 5 throws.

Scoring

• Points are scored depending on where the arrow or ball hits the target area.
• Player notes whether their score improves from round to round.
• Set a target score for a set number of rounds, e.g. 20 or more for 5 rounds.

Change it

• Increase the distance between the target and the starting line.
• Use different targets.  

Safety

• Be aware of the rebound off the wall.
  

Ask the players

• How do you aim for a target?