Double Bottle Shooting Game is an exciting reflex game that aims to quickly hit and pull the lower one of two plastic water bottles balanced on top of each other, and to hit the upper bottle in the air with a second foot move without allowing it to fall to the ground. This activity can be easily implemented in physical education classes, in-class activities and at home; It trains leg coordination, rapid reaction time and sense of timing at a high level.
- Suitable Age Group: 7+ Years (Primary school, middle school, high school and youth groups)
- Required Materials: 2 plastic water bottles (with closed lids) and a flat table/desk
- Key Achievements: Reaction speed, foot-eye coordination, balance, timing and focus
- Play Area: Classroom, gym or home
What is the Double Bottle Shooting Game?
This activity; It is based on the demonstration of a two-stage fast foot movement (combination) by taking advantage of the law of gravity and inertia. The player removes the bottom bottle on the table by hitting it horizontally with his free foot. As soon as the lower support is pulled, it tries to hit the upper bottle, which is released in the air, with a second volley/kick movement, without contacting the ground.
Gains Provided by the Activity
- Reaction Speed and Agility: It allows the brain to decide on the second move within milliseconds and transmit it to the leg muscles.
- Foot-Eye Coordination: It increases the ability to hit accurately with the right angle and timing by tracking the falling object.
- Balance and Body Control: Single. It strengthens the body balance (core area) in order to make two serial movements in a row with the other foot while standing on one foot.
- Fun and Competition: It increases self-confidence and motivation with the desire to succeed and the trial-and-error processes.
Materials Required for the Activity
- 2 Plastic Bottles: Half a liter of empty plastic water bottle or one with a lid containing very little water to prevent it from collapsing. bottle.
- A Flat Table/Desk: A stable surface on which bottles can balance on top of each other.
How is the Activity Implemented? (Step by Step)
- Installation: The first plastic bottle is placed vertically on the table. The second bottle is placed on top of it upside down or flat, balancing on top of each other.
- Starting Position: The player stands in front of the table, balancing on one leg, at a distance where he can easily see and hit the bottles.
- First Move: The player quickly hits the bottom bottle from the side with the foot he will hit, throwing it off the table.
- Second Move (Reflex Hit): As soon as the bottom bottle comes out, the top bottle begins to fall down with gravity. starts. The player immediately catches the upper bottle in the air and hits it with the second kick, without putting his foot on the ground.
- Scoring:
- If the lower bottle comes out and the upper bottle falls to the ground: Invalid / 0 Points
- If both bottles are successfully hit with the foot: 1 Point
