Dodge Ball

Learning Outcomes

This activity develops coordination of legs, arms, and torso, plus dynamic balance and speed. These skills transfer to sports and activities that involve dynamic balance and speed 

Description Of Activity

One player stands with back to fence/wall and tries to dodge the ball.

Another player stands 4-5 meters from fence/wall and tries to hit the first player with the ball.

If using a small foam ball, the ball can be thrown.

If using a large foam ball, the ball can be kicked.

The player must be hit below the waist (legs).

When the player is hit, the two players switch places. On each turn, each player has to try to dodge 15 balls. Count how many times the player is hit. 

Equipment/Material Required

Tall fence or wall 3-4 meters wide (no windows) Small foam ball for throwing or large foam ball for kicking 

soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, racquet sports, martial arts, dance