Grade level: 1-8 Equipment: None Game Description: Although this is not an actual game, it’s an interesting way to run a basic warm-up while also adding some mental sharpening skills. A warm-up for both the physical and mental! Read More →
Grade level: 3-8 Equipment: Foam balls, pinnies Game Description: Team Ball Tag gets players moving in teams to try to tag other teams with foam balls. Read More →
Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Mats, pool noodles Game Description: Pirates & Sailors gives pirates a chance to try to tag sailors by chasing them with a pool noodle! If a sailor gets tagged, he must go into the pirate ship (prison). Sailors are safe in their own ships, but can only stay in them for 3 seconds. Sailors stuck in prison can be freed by other sailors if they can get to them without getting caught by a pirate. This game can get really intense; a great way to get exercise and have fun! Read More →
Grade level: 6-8 Equipment: Footballs, cones, hula-hoops Game Description: Practice throwing lead-passes and making catches on a turn with this mini-game drill-like activity. Read More →
Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Soccerball, handball, or basketball Game Description: Work as a team in different zones (attacking, defense, goalie) trying to score on the opponent. Read More →
Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Foam balls Game Description: Groups of 3 take turns rolling (pitching), kicking (batting), and catching (fielding). LOTS OF REPS! Read More →
Grade level: 6-8 Equipment: 2 basketballs, net, 5 cones Game Description: Masterball can be played as a stand-alone game, or as a game to supplement a basketball unit. Two teams compete to be first to knock over the target cone and quickly move to layups and passing. Skills involved are aiming, rolling, catching, running, passing, and layups. Try it out! Read More →
Grade level: 1-6 Equipment: Foam balls, music Game Description: Another throwing and catching game with a fun twist! Pairs toss a ball back and forth until the music stops and then run for it! Read More →