Main Game Dodgeball Activities for Year 5

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

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

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 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

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 where designated doctors can revive eliminated teammates

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

High-energy tag game where all students are simultaneously 'it' and try to tag others

Small-sided dodgeball games emphasising rule application, tactical play, and exemplary sportsmanship

Advanced dodgeball variant where four teams compete simultaneously with complex team-switching rules and quarter-court referee responsibilities

Small-sided game where one defender stands on spot protecting themselves while three attackers pass and throw soft ball trying to hit defender below waist. Develops passing, tactical positioning, backing up, and teamwork.

Full dodgeball game where each team secretly selects a 'golden player' whose elimination ends the game for the entire team

Students jog around space responding quickly to movement commands with explosive actions

Team game where players protect their designated 'royal' member using blocking skills

Structured tournament where teams play multiple games with rotating referee duties