Tchoukball
The Non-Aggressive Team Sport
What is Tchoukball?
Tchoukball is a unique team sport that emphasizes fair play and non-aggression. Two teams of 7 players each (men or women) compete to score points with the team with the most points at the end winning the game.
Players throw a ball against a rebound frame, and the opposing team must catch it before it touches the ground. No physical contact, no interceptions - pure skill and teamwork.
In tchoukball, either team can score at either end of the court. When a team gains a point, control of the ball is transferred to the other team.
Suitable For
Ages 8 and up
Duration
1-2 hours per session
Team Size
7 players per team
Equipment
All provided
Tchoukball Basics - Introductory Programme
Our introductory programme teaches students the fundamentals of Tchoukball through a progressive 5-lesson structure.
Lesson 1: Tchoukball Basics
- • Discuss the object of the game of tchoukball
- • Small group collaboration to come up with drills/mini-games for warm-up or practice purposes
- • Continuous Rebound Relay Drill
- • Ensure students are aware of the ball and the angles it might rebound at
Lesson 2: Full Rules & Mini Games
- • Discuss the full rules for Tchoukball
- • Mini rebound game
- • Ball tag with no interference on defense
- • Ensure students are aware of the rules in each game
- • Ensure the space is sufficient and clear from items
Lesson 3: Slow-Paced Game Play
- • Review the rules from previous day
- • Attempt a slower-paced tchoukball game
- • Instruct students to be alert
- • Ensure playing area is clear of items
Lesson 4: Strategy & Positions
- • Students discuss strategy ideas in small groups
- • Discuss playing positions
- • Divide into teams and play games
Lesson 5: Tournament & Assessment
- • Create a round robin tournament and keep track of points to engage students
- • Students are assessed based on predetermined outcomes
Tchoukball Advanced Programme
This advanced course puts participants into pairs and later ideally a 5 v 5 game format (depending on the size of venue and class size on that day). They will rehash the lessons learned in the Fun and Introductory lessons, and in addition get deeper into actual game play.
Game Play Focus
Promote sportsmanship amongst players, fitness and endurance level of the individual, and learning how to execute 2 basic shooting techniques
Rebound Skills
Students adapt themselves to catching rebounds at different angles and acquire deeper understanding on how angles can increase the difficulty of catching rebounds
Physical Demands
Students will acquire deeper knowledge of Tchoukball and its physical demands (muscular endurance, strength, agility etc.)
Character Development
Character development through Sports (Teamwork, Fair play, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Discipline, Sportsmanship)
Partner Skills & Drills
Toss and Catch
Each pair will collect a ball of choice. The teacher will designate the distance to start (i.e. 3 steps) and the direction (i.e. north/south). The teacher will review the proper throwing pattern for the type of throw being used by the students.
Toss and Catch Challenges:
- Catch and Switch: After a designated number of catches in a row, students will quick run and switch place
- Catch and Spread: After a designated number of catches in a row, one partner will take a step back increasing the distance
- Catch and Run: Partners will throw and catch and either spell a vocabulary word or complete a multiplication table. When done, students run to end lines, perform a fitness activity and return
- Sit and Throw: Partners practice the basic overhand throw while seated, focusing on proper arm pattern
Team Games & Activities
Team Toss and Catch
All students in the group will work together to pass a large collection of balls while continually moving. The teacher will use between 8-10 balls (per group of 24 students).
Long Pass Relay
Students will line up at an endline in groups of 4s. The purpose of this drill is to practice throwing the ball further distances (throwing to the mid-line is how the game is often started in Tchoukball). Players rotate positions with continuous throwing and catching movement.
Sumo Slam Ball
Split the group into two equal teams. The objective is to score points by tagging any member of the opposing team while holding a soft ball. The team in possession must pass the ball to get close enough to tag. No steps allowed after catching - pivot step only. Defense cannot interfere with passes.
Tunnel Ball
The objective is to bounce the ball between a teammate's legs (while both feet are planted on the floor) and have the ball bounce a second time without being caught by the defense. Only passing is allowed - no steps after catching. Defense cannot interfere with passes.
Rebound Relay
Each student will find a partner. Each pair will line up on opposite sides of a frame. The partner on the right side of the frame will throw the ball off the frame so their partner can catch it. After the throw and catch, the pair turns around and heads to the frame on the opposite side, with roles reversed for the next throw and catch.
Our comprehensive Tchoukball programmes - from basics to advanced competitive play