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Activity

Strikeball

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Groups form a circle with each person's feet spread shoulder width apart and touching the person's next to them. Drop a ball in the middle of the circle. The object of the game is for players to keep the ball from leaving the circle without moving their feet and while standing. If a player smacks the ball through another player's legs, then that person earns a point. Continue playing.

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Concepts

balls, hands, fitness

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

Ensure players keep the ball on the ground
To make the game competitive, have the entire class stand in a circle and play for a class champion. Anytime the ball leaves the circle, the person whose legs it went through is out
Challenge groups by putting two balls in their circle

Classroom Considerations

Any ball is required, but a soccer ball works best
Sizes of groups do not matter

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Pros

Promotes more efficient reaction timing and ball handling skills
Great to use as a warm-up

Cons

None

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