Modified Dodgeball with Catching Focus
Full team game emphasising strategic catching with special rules that reward successful catches
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About This Activity
Full team game emphasising strategic catching with special rules that reward successful catches
Quick Info
high
24
Large hall or playground (30m x 20m minimum for multiple courts)
Equipment Required
Soft Dodgeballs
6-9 balls total (2-3 per court)
Cones for boundaries
20-30
Team identification bibs
4-6 different colours
Whistle for referee
1-3
Cones
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Danish Longball
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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