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: 3-8 Equipment: Foam balls, Lilly pads, mats Game Description: Popcorn Basketball is a neat mini-game to play which helps reinforce shooting technique. Players move from spot to spot taking shots into a large target. One player is inside the target area, continuously tossing the balls out like a popcorn machine. Read More →
Grade level: 4-8 Equipment: Soccer ball, cones Game Description: This soccer game focuses on passing. There are many nets set-up, but players can’t shoot – they have to pass through the cones to score! Read More →
Grade level: 2-8 Equipment: Hula hoops, pins, dodgeballs Game Description: ‘Pin Down’ is a definite favorite. Really it’s a must play! Players guard their own pin while trying to knock over someone else’s with a dodgeball. If your pin is down, go to the back of the line but don’t worry – you’ll get right back in there in no time. This game utilizes a variety of movement skills, but the best part about it is that it’s a great workout with lots of laughs! Read More →
Grade level: K-8 Equipment: Cones, tennis balls, buckets Game Description: Many ways to play Hungry Hippos but the basic idea is simple: teams will race to collect as many tennis balls as possible. Race on foot, on scooters, with hockey sticks, or however you see fit! Lots of exercise and lots of fun. Read More →