Doctor Dodgeball Rescue
Fast-paced dodgeball variation where nominated 'doctors' must rescue eliminated teammates within 5 seconds through high-five contact
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About This Activity
Fast-paced dodgeball variation where nominated 'doctors' must rescue eliminated teammates within 5 seconds through high-five contact
Quick Info
high
20
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Dodgeballs
8-12 balls
Doctor identification bibs
2-4 bibs
Stopwatch or timer
1
Court markers
6-8 cones
Dodgeball
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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