Game Description:
Awesome continuous dodge ball game!
Objective:
Try to dodge the ball so you don't get hit.
Game Rules:
Divide the playing area in two by putting cones down the middle. Split the children in half, each team goes to their side of the gym. Children throw dodge balls at the opposing team. If someone is hit with a dodge ball, they must join the other team and play for them. There is no elimination.
Saftey Considerations:
Throws must be below shoulders.
Progression (optional):
Try rolling the ball to hit opponents as opposed to throwing with younger children. This will cause them to learn how to dodge by moving to the side of an incoming ball or by jumping over the ball.
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Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Equipment Needed:
Low Key (Balls, Balloons, Skipping ropes, Hoops)
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Catch
Coordination
Dodge
Jump
Throw
Track
