Game Description:
A simple chase game. A great skill progression for sports such as basketball, football and baseball. All you need is a few different sized balls.
Objective:
Chase after the ball, grab it and bring it back.
Game Rules:
This works best with a maximum of five kids per leader. Have the Children line up single file. Roll or bounce the ball and have the first kid in line chase the ball down, grab it and bring it back to you and then go to the end of the line. Use different sized balls to add a variety to the chase!
Saftey Considerations:
Do not throw or roll the ball all the way towards a wall as kids will often solely focus on the ball and not slow down as they approach the wall.
Progression (optional):
Add a 'monster' into the game. Have a leader at the far end of the plaing area and call him or her the 'monster' tell the kids to get the ball before the 'monster'. Watch the kids reach top speed with this progression!
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Videos:
Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
Type of Activity:
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
2 Leaders
3 - 4 Leaders
Event staff
How Big of a Group is Needed:
One person
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Catch
Coordination
Run
Track
