Doctor's Dodgeball
Modified dodgeball where teams have a doctor who can resurrect eliminated players by holding their hand for 5 seconds
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About This Activity
Modified dodgeball where teams have a doctor who can resurrect eliminated players by holding their hand for 5 seconds
Quick Info
high
28
20m x 15m minimum for two courts
Equipment Required
Soft Dodgeballs
12-15
Doctor bibs
4
Court markers/cones
12-16
Stopwatch
1
Bibs
As needed
Markers Cones
As needed
Soft foam Dodgeballs
12-16 balls
Doctor identification bibs
4 distinctive bibs
Team bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Danish Longball
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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