The ALLPLAY Multi-use Frame, crafted from 1.25-inch PVC pipes and fittings, is a prototype designed to support a variety of activities in adapted physical education. This frame is intended to be a flexible tool to assist students with diverse abilities in engaging with physical activities tailored to their needs.
Part 1
Introducing the #ALLPLAY Multi-use Frame for #AdaptedPE here are the first 4 uses
1. Pickleball Pendulum 🏓
2. Bowling Ramp 🎳
3. Dribble Assist 🏀
4. Soccer Swing ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/05xPsYn2O3
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1. Pickleball Pendulum
This configuration involves a ball attached by a tether to the crossbeam, allowing students to practice striking the ball with a paddle. This setup helps students work on their hand-eye coordination and timing in a straightforward, focused manner.
2. Bowling Ramp
The frame can be easily converted into a bowling ramp. This adaptation allows students to roll a bowling ball with guidance and support, aiming to knock down pins set up at the other end. It’s a good exercise for practicing aiming skills and arm control.
3. Dribble Assist
With a ball suspended by bungee cords from the frame, this setup aids in dribbling practice. It provides a stable environment for students to develop their handling skills, important for sports that involve ball control like basketball.
4. Soccer Swing
Attaching a ball to the crossbeam creates a “soccer swing,” where students can practice kicking. This activity helps in developing coordination and strength in leg movements, critical for kicking skills in soccer.
Part 2
Another 2 uses for the #ALLPLAY Multi-use Frame for #AdaptedPE
5. Adapted Rock Climbing Wall 🧗
6. Giant Abacus 🧮
Both providing sensory stimulation, bilateral coordination and more pic.twitter.com/5J1t7aIne1
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5. Adapted Climbing Wall
By attaching a customized yoga mat with holes and hand placements, the frame becomes an adapted climbing wall. This setup encourages students to engage in climbing motions, supporting sensory integration and bilateral coordination.
6. Giant Abacus
Utilizing pool noodles and PVC, a giant abacus can be constructed. This tool not only aids in physical skills like crossing the midline but also incorporates basic mathematics, making it a cross-curricular activity.
Part 3
Adapted Pickleball using the #ALLPLAY frame for #AdaptedPE.
Uses:
7. #Pickleball Net 🎾
8. Pickleball Zipline 🪢
9. Pickleball Swivel 🎣#InclusivePickleball pic.twitter.com/df8NgDmxAV
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7. Pickleball Net
The frame can be set up with a net across its width, transforming it into a standard pickleball net. This setup supports the development of volleying and serving skills, crucial for improving students’ mobility and coordination.
8. Pickleball Zipline
Attached to the net posts, a zipline can be added for a moving pickleball game. The ball travels along the zipline above the net, challenging students to hit a moving target. This setup helps improve reaction time and hand-eye coordination, adding an engaging twist to traditional pickleball.
9. Pickleball Swivel
This innovative adaptation involves a special rotating piece attached to the net posts, from which a ball is dangled on a string. The setup allows the ball to move horizontally from one side of the net to the other. This feature challenges students to hit a mobile target that swings across the net, improving their timing, anticipation, and hand-eye coordination in a dynamic game environment.
Part 4
10. Volleyball Net
The frame can be adjusted to span a wider area, serving as a volleyball net. This setup is perfect for practicing volleyball skills such as serving, volleying, and spiking, fostering teamwork and hand-eye coordination among students.
11. Rugby Posts
With minor modifications, the frame can be reconfigured to mimic rugby posts. This adaptation enables students to practice rugby kicks and improves their understanding of the game’s rules and scoring.
12. Football Goal Post
Similarly, the frame can be transformed into a football goal post. This setup encourages students to work on their kicking accuracy and power, providing a realistic football experience in a safe, adapted setting.
13. Soccer Goal
By adjusting the dimensions and orientation of the frame, it can be used as a soccer goal. This allows students to engage in soccer, focusing on goal-scoring skills, goalkeeping, and basic game strategy.
14. Adjustable Basketball Net
The frame can also be equipped with an adjustable height mechanism to serve as a basketball net. This flexibility makes the sport accessible to students of varying heights and skill levels, promoting inclusivity while helping to develop shooting techniques.
Having too much fun playing around with this #ALLPLAY Frame for #AdaptedPE
Use 14. Adjustable Basketball Net 🏀
All uses so far: https://t.co/t5tNOUplC2 pic.twitter.com/0r4zOWzb5P
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Part 5
⚾️ Striking from Tees ⚾️
My ss did amazing work this week! Using the #ALLPLAY frame, projector targets and blowers to work on striking!
ALLPLAY uses #
15. Hanging Baseball Tee 🎣
16. Swing Assist Tee 🏏
17. Small Ball Tee ⚾️
18. Large Ball Tee 🪠#AdaptedPE #PhysEd pic.twitter.com/bbb5BDEpNI
— 🦍 𐌑ąȶȶ ɃąґҠ𝟈ґ ⚽️🏀JustAdaptIt.com (@DigitTheAPE) May 9, 2024
15. Hanging Baseball Tee
The frame can be adjusted to suspend a baseball attached to a suction cup, allowing the ball to dangle at an appropriate height. When hit, the ball detaches from the suction cup and flies through the air, simulating a real batting experience while making it easier for students to focus on their swing mechanics.
16. Swing Assist Tee
This configuration incorporates a bat mounted on a swivel attached to the frame. It allows the bat to turn smoothly, enabling students to practice hitting the ball with less need for arm strength and coordination, focusing on timing and precision instead.
17. Small Ball Tee
The frame serves as a traditional tee for smaller balls, providing a stable base for students to practice their batting skills. This setup is ideal for improving hand-eye coordination and precision in hitting smaller targets.
18. Large Ball Tee
By simply switching out components, the frame can also accommodate larger balls. This version functions similarly to the small ball tee but is better suited for younger students or those needing a bigger target to hit, aiding in confidence building and motor skill development.
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The aim of the ALLPLAY Multi-use Frame is to provide a resource that is adaptable and supportive for students in adapted physical education, growing and changing as new elements are developed and integrated.