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Golf. Archery. Naughts and Crosses. Curling. Snooker and Pool.

Definition of Target Games Games in which players sends (throws, hits or pushes) an object towards a target while avoiding obstacles that placed in its path Types of Target Games There are two for types of target games : Unopposed target games , that include archery, golf , darts, in which the results are unaffected by opposition move.3 Opposed target games : that include pool and snooker, ten pin bowling, in which the opposing player move affects your move.2 Aim of Target Games To develop strategic thinking skills needed to understand the game and play it well To develop technical skills needed to play the games to have the actual physical ability to play the game To develop a sprite of sportsmanship, friendly competition between players To develop communication, leadership and teamwork To develop physical fitness and co-ordination.

Do children still play target games?. Target games are physical games that have been by children throughout the ages.

Common Target Games that are Played. Golf Frisbee A game in which a Frisbee is thrown into a metal basket Bowls A game in which a small ball called a ‘kitty’ is rolled on a field The aim of the game is to get the other balls as close to the small ball as possible Bean Bag Boccia A player throws a bean bag or ‘ pallinoi ’. Followed by a player of first team throwing a bean bag as close to the pallino as possible. Then second team throws and so on. The team with closest throws win Croquette It is game that is played on a lawn with along stick called a mallet. The mallet is used to hit balls throw hoops attached to the ground placed in a particular pattern.

Unusual Target Games. Curling Players (x4) slide stones across ice towards a target Archery Players (x1) use bows and arrows to shoot at a target Pool and Snooker Players (x2) use a cue (long stick) to shoot balls into six pockets. Golf Players (x 1 - 4 ) use golf clubs to hit a small golf ball towards a small hole at the end of a long golf course.

These days younger children are the ones spending more time on the playground playing target games. While older children are encouraged to play target games as part of the school curriculum which supports and promotes physical activity. The future of target games is questionable because of the large number of indoor and outdoor games that have been developed for children in this day and age.

Will children still play target in the future? What do you think?.

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Slide 2. https://www.playsport.net/skill/target-games.

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