Grade level: 4-8
Equipment: Football, baseball, or frisbee
Game Description: This is a great Throwing and Catching game for any sport or activity that uses those skills (football, baseball, ultimate Frisbee, etc). Non-stop action, teamwork, strategy, communication, with the option of competition. A must-play, and a definite favorite with lots of positive review.
- In the playing area (field or outside), create two teams as shown, as well as section the area into different point zones.
- One player from each team starts as the thrower.
- The first person in each line runs to a point area for a catch. If the catch is made, that team earns those points.
- Players rotate: thrower goes into field to catch, the catcher goes into the back of the line, the first person in line becomes new thrower.
- Continue, continue, continue!
Played this today with my 4th – 6th graders inside. They had a blast. Great opportunity for communication and strategy. IF the thrower wasn’t strong, he/she would relate that to the receiver who would then adjust! We will play this again!
Awesome game. We used 4 teams and they each had to keep score. Since the scoring was in multiples of 3, I gave them a goal number to reach such as 54 or 72. The teamwork and communication that occurred naturally was wonderful! I will make changes and use this game again for sure! Great way to practice math skills in the gym!
I played this game will all my classes 3-8 in every throwing and catching unit and they never grew tired of it! It was a great way to teach and then practice throwing skills in a fun way instead of boring throwing and catching drills. Thanks for all your resources!
You’re welcome, glad you enjoy 🙂