Lesson 2: Ladder Toss
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will apply scoring strategies to decide which rung to target based on current point totals.
How can you adjust your throw to score more points?
Bolas, Rung, Counter-balance, Wrap, Momentum
Standard 2 (Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts).
(DOK 1) List the point values for the top, middle, and bottom rungs in a standard game.
(DOK 3) Develop a strategy for your final turn if you need 5 points to win but only have 2 bolas left.
Outdoor education serves as a bridge between physical fitness and real-world resilience. Beyond the health benefits—such as reduced stress and improved mood—these activities teach problem-solving and risk management in unpredictable environments. Skills like map reading, teamwork, and environmental stewardship translate directly to adult life, fostering independence and a lifelong appreciation for sustainable living.
Backyard games are not competitive.
Group students of differing abilities
Provide different distances between frames
Students can explain how to adjust their underhand toss technique to be more successful.
Ladder Toss Frames
Bolas