Sitting Dodgeball
Sitting dodgeball: players sit when hit and can get back in by catching a ball. Use only soft balls and aim below the shoulders.
How to play
- Use 2–3 soft foam balls.
- Throw below the shoulders to hit players.
- Hit players sit down.
- Sitting players can get back in by catching a ball.
Rules
- Soft balls only.
- Throws below the shoulders.
- No throwing at seated players.
Variations
Easier
One ball.
Standard
Two balls.
Harder
Three balls.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated thrower.
- Fear of the ball: very soft ball.
Learning goals
- Develop dodging and throwing.
- Reaction.
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