There are two things every kid loves: balls and throwing things! The bouncy ball dodge ball game incorporates these childhood passions into a heart-pumping game that will have kids ducking and weaving, and certainly laughing.
Bouncy ball dodge ball is played just like a traditional game of dodge ball, but with bouncy balls. Young kids love the dodge ball concept, but when played with a large ball their small stature and emotional sensitivity can make the game intimidating and possibly even cause injury to participants. This modified game of bouncy ball dodge ball is sure to provide loads of fun without any stress.
For maximum fun, recruit at least 10 kids to play.
Supplies needed:
- aeveral bouncy balls, approximately one ball to every three players
- a piece of chalk
Preparing to Play Bouncy Ball Dodge Ball Game
- Scout out a large, paved area to play the game. It's also important that the playing surface be flat and free of obstructions.
- Draw a large circle on the playing surface with chalk. Make sure the circle’s perimeter is large enough to accommodate players running around inside of it. The size of the circle will also vary depending on the number of participants.
- Divide kids up into two teams. Try to keep the team numbers as even as possible.
- Choose one team to come inside the circle.
- Instruct the remaining children to spread out evenly and stand along the chalk markings to create a “human” circle.
- Pass out the bouncy balls to the players standing on the outside of the circle.
How to Play Bouncy Ball Dodge Ball
Just like a traditional dodge ball game, players will throw their bouncy balls at the kids inside of the circle. The players inside the circle will do their best to avoid being hit by a bouncy ball.
If a player is hit by a bouncy ball, he/she will have to move to the outside of the circle. If a player inside the circle catches the ball, he/she must also move outside the circle. Play continues until only one player is left inside the circle. That child is crowned the winner.
Here are some great tips to play this game:
- It’s best to play at least two rounds of bouncy ball dodge ball to give each team a chance to start out in the center of the circle.
- Enlist the help of parents and grandparents to play the “outfield.” Bouncy balls are known to travel great distances and take some skill to catch. It will be a big help to young players to have someone catch any stray balls and return them to the game.
This new twist on the traditional game of dodge ball breathes new life into a favorite kids' pastime and is easier and less intimadating to play for younger children. Playing dodge ball with bouncy balls is certain to turn up the excitement and laughter levels too!
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