A classic ball game with three players, although it is sometimes played with a few more. Requires enough space to run around and any sort of ball or object that can be easily thrown and caught. Two players through the ball between them while the third player, the ‘piggy...
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Corner Ball
A team version of dodgeball. Use one or two large/ish (volleyball or football sized) balls. The softer the ball the slower it is and easier to dodge and better for young children. Older children often prefer playing with a faster, harder ball which requires more skill to dodge, such...
Butt-in-the-way
A dodgeball variant. Use one or two large/ish (volleyball or football sized) balls. The softer the ball the slower it is and easier to dodge and better for young children, but I’ve found that older children prefer playing with a faster, harder ball which requires more skill to dodge,...
Broom Ball
Sent in by George Galli 2 brooms Small ball (hard or soft depending on pitch size) 2 goals If you have a large space such as a playing field, use a rubber ball, but if you are limited to space use a softer ball (such as foam one) which...
Bean Bag Melee
Fun, physical, energetic, tactical One of those games which is now one of those I keep ‘up my sleeve’ for when I need something for older children (eg 7 years or older) and don’t have much space, but need them to run around to loose some energy. An advantage...
Dodge Ball
If there’s ever a game that immediately comes to mind when working with children and youth it’s dodge ball (aka knee ball). This game has always been a favourite with any youth I’ve worked with and there are a number of variations, enough for dodge ball to warrant a...