Bottle Knockers
Guard your bottle and knock the other one over, both of you attacking at once.
At a glance
- Stand two empty plastic bottles 6 big steps apart. You each have a ball and guard your own bottle.
- Dribble close, then knock the other bottle over with your ball. You both attack at the same time.
- No standing right next to your own bottle.
- Play 60 seconds and count your child's knocks.
- Progress 1: Only knocks with the practice foot count.
- Progress 2: Swap to smaller drinks bottles, still practice foot only.
If it's not working: Swap your bottle for a bigger target, like a cardboard box.
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Two empty plastic bottles six big steps apart, a ball each. Your child dribbles close and knocks your bottle over with a low, gentle pass, while you attack their bottle at the same time. Nobody stands right next to their own bottle.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Stand the bottles 6 big steps apart. You each guard your own bottle.
Garden or park.
How to play
- Dribble close and knock the other bottle over with your ball.
- No standing next to your own bottle.
- Play 60 seconds and count your child's knocks.
Make it easier
- Swap your bottle for a bigger target, like a cardboard box, so it is easier to hit.
- You walk the whole game, so your child has more time to attack.
Make it harder, step by step
- Only knocks with the practice foot count.
- Swap to smaller drinks bottles, still with practice-foot knocks only.
Three things to say
- Dribble close before you strike, and keep an eye on your own bottle.
Colts habit
Be brave: attack, don't just guard.
Both feet
Practice foot knocks only.
Heads up
One eye on each bottle.
Safety: Plastic bottles only, no glass. Low, gentle passes.
My best
Knocks in 60 seconds. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.