Beach Ball Bonanza

Objective:

Score points by retrieving the beach ball and getting it back to your team’s baseline without being tagged.

Materials Needed:

• One beach ball

Game Setup:

1. Divide the students into two teams and have each team line up at opposite baselines of the gym or playing area.
2. Number off the players on each team, ensuring that both teams have corresponding numbers (e.g., each team has a player numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.).
3. Place the beach ball in the center of the playing area.

How to Play:

1. The game leader calls out a number (or multiple numbers), and the players with the corresponding number(s) from both teams must run to the center to grab the beach ball.
2. The player who successfully retrieves the beach ball must try to make it back over their team’s baseline without being tagged.
   • If the player successfully crosses their baseline with the ball, their team earns 2 points.
   • If a player is tagged before crossing the baseline, the tagging team earns 1 point.
3. If more than one number is called, players from the same team may pass the ball to each other as they try to reach their baseline.
   • If the ball touches the floor during a pass or play, the opposing team earns 1 point.
4. Play multiple rounds, calling out different numbers each time.
5. The game ends either after a designated number of rounds, a designated winning score is reached (e.g., first team to twenty points), or time ends (e.g., We’ll play for ten minutes, and the team with the most points wins.)

Pro Tips:

• Make sure there is plenty of space between the two teams to prevent collisions during the rush for the ball.
• Use a lightweight beach ball to avoid injuries, and remind players to play gently and avoid physical contact when tagging.
• Emphasize teamwork and strategy when calling multiple numbers, especially when passing the ball to teammates.
• Keep an eye on the pace of the game and ensure that players are tagging gently to avoid rough play.