Army Commando Dodgeball
A strategic dodgeball warm-up game where players lose limbs when hit but can recover by catching balls
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About This Activity
A strategic dodgeball warm-up game where players lose limbs when hit but can recover by catching balls
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Soft foam balls
8-12
Cones or markers
8-10
Sport Education role cards
30 (6 roles × 5 teams)
Soft Dodgeballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Dodging
Team Play
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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