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Catch the ball

Players line up in a circle, each assigned a number. There is one person inside with a ball, they throw it up in the air and say any number. The player with the called number must catch the ball before it hits the ground.

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Ball

Required equipment

8 - 23

Number of participants

8 - 12

Recommended age

2/5

Game difficulty

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Preparation

1

Place participants in a circle, facing inwards.

Game rules

1

Participants count down one by one and each receives a number.

2

The first player steps inside with the ball.

3

He throws the ball up at least 2/3 meters and dials the number of another player.

4

The selected player must enter the circle and catch the ball.

5

Participants repeat the activity for a certain period of time.

6

If the participant fails to catch the ball, he or she receives a penalty point.

Modifications / notes

  • Make sure that the ball is thrown vertically up so that the called player has a chance to reach it.
  • It is also worth keeping an eye on the pace so that the person inside does not have to think long about choosing a number.
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