In the Cat, Dog and Mouse Game, players take on roles with specific rules—cats chase mice, dogs chase cats, etc.—creating a layered chase scenario that builds reaction speed, role recognition, and spatial awareness, with high levels of laughter and unpredictability.
Objectives
- Automate the pot.
- Improve the coordination dynamics.
- To dissociate the look of the ball.
Recommended age
- From 6 years onwards (School and Minibasket: categories pre-benjamin, benjamin, and fry).
Number of players
- From 3 players forward. Recommended trios (multiples of 3).
- In case you have a group of 4, the fourth person makes the role of a human that catches the dog.
Recommended time
- Total duration of the game 5-6 min.
Equipment and facilities
- 2 basketballs for the trio.
- You can make this game in a open space or in a field (whether half or whole).
- If you let enough of the material, that makes the dog-boot two balls.
Initial layout and description of the Cat, Dog and Mouse Game
The game starts with the dog and the mouse in the opposite corners. The cat is located just half way between the two. Already in their seats, the game starts.
The mouse will have to escape the cat.
The cat will have to go to catch the mouse (touching them on the shoulder or the back), and you will have to avoid being caught by the dog.
The dog will need to go to catch the cat (touching them on the shoulder or back).
When the dog catches the cat or the cat catches the mouse, reassign objects (in the case that the cat caught the mouse) and starts another round, starting from the initial positions.
Safety note: Vital to emphasize the importance of perception while performing the movements for prevnir shocks.
Variants
- The player who makes the role of the dog has an extra degree of difficulty
- bouncing with her hand non-dominant.
- bouncing two balls.
- Variant of the rat: the player who would mouse is the rat, and he goes to the dog.
- Lightning round: in this mode, the round has a short duration (20-30 seconds)
Cedric Arregui Guivarch
National Coach of Basketball (CES 2014)
