Game Description:
A great relay game that works on strength!
Objective:
Be the first team to complete the relay.
Game Rules:
Split the children up into even teams, and place a medicine ball across from each team. When you say go the the first person in each line runs to the medicine balls, picks it up and slams it down, and then runs back and tags the next person in line. Once everyone on the team has finished that slamming down the medicine ball in that round they all quickly sit down, to let the leader know their team is done. Play the game with multiple rounds but have the children doing something different with the medicine ball, like lifting it above their head.
Saftey Considerations:
Be sure to demonstrate the exercise the with the medicine ball.
Adaptations (optional):
Use different size medicine balls for different aged children.
Progression (optional):
Try different exercises, and make them more difficult as the children progress.
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How Many Leaders are Needed:
2 Leaders
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Run
