Main Game Dodgeball Activities for KS2

Fast-paced 3v3 dodgeball games in a structured tournament format emphasising tactics, fair play, and character development

Small-sided dodgeball games emphasising rule application, teamwork, and honest play

Four teams compete simultaneously in corner territories with progressive land acquisition

Simplified dodgeball game focusing on rule learning and basic skills

Modified dodgeball where eliminated players wait on opponent's bench and can be rescued by teammates through successful catches

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

High-energy game where throwers aim at runners crossing the area

A decision-making game where players must choose between attempting catches for high points or dodging for safety, developing tactical thinking.

Advanced dodgeball with special character roles that change team tactics and create complex strategic decisions

Advanced dodgeball with special character roles that dramatically change tactics and require adaptive strategic thinking

Advanced dodgeball featuring multiple character roles with unique abilities and powers

Three-team competitive game where two throwing teams compete to recruit dodgers by hitting them

Modified dodgeball focusing purely on dodging skills with bonus points for excellent technique

Full dodgeball game with bonus points for low, accurate throws to encourage technique

Modified dodgeball focusing on dodging skills with tactical discussions and bonus scoring

Modified dodgeball where hitting players earns cones instead of elimination

Teams compete in complex dodgeball where hit players must run through central 'dead zone' to rejoin rather than being eliminated

Partner reaction game where students race to collect a ball from a restricted central zone using hands only

Modified dodgeball where teams have a doctor who can resurrect eliminated players by holding their hand for 5 seconds

Strategic dodgeball variant where teams protect special 'doctor' players who can revive eliminated teammates

Strategic dodgeball where designated doctors can revive eliminated teammates

Modified dodgeball emphasising pure dodging skills with no catching or blocking allowed, featuring bonus point system for exemplary evasion techniques.

Unique dodgeball variant where hit players switch teams instead of being eliminated

A dynamic warm-up game where eliminated players go to 'prison' and can be rescued by teammates catching thrown balls.