Game Description:
A nice warm up game that focuses on tracking, catching and anticipating a throw.
Objective:
Catch the ball when thrown.
Game Rules:
Players must catch the dodge ball when thrown to them by the leader. Their arms must not move from their sides, only if the ball is actually thrown. The leader can fake a throw to try to bait the catcher. If their arms move when not thrown, they do a lap around the gym and they are back in the game.
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Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
Type of Activity:
Skill instruction
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
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Catch
Coordination
