Hi, Love the game. Can the fielding team move with the ball to throw at someone? Or is it too fast paced for that? We are playing today so I will find out :)
Have fun! I’d say yes they can move with the ball. Or, you could make the rule where if ball is in hand then no running with it (could encourage more passing). But it’s up to you.
Once all the groups have had a turn to kick (in the example there are 4 ‘green’ groups). So after all 4 groups had a chance to kick, then the fielders would become kickers. And then the next time that green is up to kick (next inning), the other players in the green groups who didn’t kick would take their turns to kick
Your channel and website have been a real lifesaver-thank you! I'm eager to try out this game, but I have a couple of questions to clarify: Firstly, my classes are quite large, around 60-70 students. Do you think some might not be as engaged since there might not be enough opportunities for everyone to retrieve a ball? Secondly, managing the groups waiting to kick seems a bit tricky, especially since they're not actively involved. How did this aspect go in your lesson? Thanks in advance for your insights!
It might be a bit large of a group but worth giving it a try to see how it goes, you could be surprised! My kickers all seemed good waiting, they’d line up at the line as if they were about to run a 100m dash. And always switching the kickers up each new inning worked well, I think having 2 kickers (or try 3) at the same time also helps the reluctant students who don’t like the spotlight or pressure
@@physedgames Thank you! I gave it a try last week. With my large group, the game play improved with each new inning. Ultimately, I determined that this game would work best with upper grades and smaller class sizes.
Looks great, but if a base runner gets hit on the way to the far mat, do they move off to the side or keep on going? Basically, can a runner get hit multiple times with the ball by a different thrower? Thanks.
Another game I suggest you to make a video is I've got the key you will need a pool noodle you play by playing like you would with London Bridge where when you get to the end of the song you the two people arches lock the person up and then everyone tries to grab the pool noodle and the person who gets it shouts I got the key then when you get tagged you say no I got the key and then when the other person tags then they get the key and the first person to make it to the arches unlock the person but once the person who gets locked up gets unlocked they get eliminated
@@physedgamesI agree with you. I am a HEPE in PA and the kids love dodgeball. I personally believe we do a disservice to students when we don't play it. It should have never been eliminated from our curricula.😊
Happy to see that you're still creating great games, you've been a great resource for years. God bless and Keep up the good work! 😊
Thanks! 🙏
This looks like the perfect idea for an unexpectedly large group I'm having in PE tomorrow. I've watched this channel a lot this year; thanks so much!
Thank you so much!!! I was trying to find an unstructured kickball game and boom voila! Still structured but better for large groups
Hi, Love the game. Can the fielding team move with the ball to throw at someone? Or is it too fast paced for that? We are playing today so I will find out :)
Have fun! I’d say yes they can move with the ball. Or, you could make the rule where if ball is in hand then no running with it (could encourage more passing). But it’s up to you.
When does an “inning” end? When do kids switch ?
Once all the groups have had a turn to kick (in the example there are 4 ‘green’ groups). So after all 4 groups had a chance to kick, then the fielders would become kickers.
And then the next time that green is up to kick (next inning), the other players in the green groups who didn’t kick would take their turns to kick
Looks like a great game. Can the kicking team score points too or just the fielding team?
It looks like just the fielding team can score for that round. But when teams switch roles, the new fielders can score.
Your channel and website have been a real lifesaver-thank you! I'm eager to try out this game, but I have a couple of questions to clarify:
Firstly, my classes are quite large, around 60-70 students. Do you think some might not be as engaged since there might not be enough opportunities for everyone to retrieve a ball?
Secondly, managing the groups waiting to kick seems a bit tricky, especially since they're not actively involved. How did this aspect go in your lesson?
Thanks in advance for your insights!
It might be a bit large of a group but worth giving it a try to see how it goes, you could be surprised!
My kickers all seemed good waiting, they’d line up at the line as if they were about to run a 100m dash. And always switching the kickers up each new inning worked well, I think having 2 kickers (or try 3) at the same time also helps the reluctant students who don’t like the spotlight or pressure
@@physedgames Thank you! I gave it a try last week. With my large group, the game play improved with each new inning. Ultimately, I determined that this game would work best with upper grades and smaller class sizes.
This game is amazing. It worked really good with all of my class. thanks
can the fielding team move with the ball when they have it?
Looks great, but if a base runner gets hit on the way to the far mat, do they move off to the side or keep on going? Basically, can a runner get hit multiple times with the ball by a different thrower? Thanks.
I played where they keep going and can get hit multiple times
Question: What program are you using to create these tutorials?
What size foam ball do you use? Love this idea
6 inch to 10 inch ball ideal, sorry didn’t see this question til now!
What do you mean by "players cannot tag with the ball?" Thanks
They must release (or throw) the ball
Another game I suggest you to make a video is I've got the key you will need a pool noodle you play by playing like you would with London Bridge where when you get to the end of the song you the two people arches lock the person up and then everyone tries to grab the pool noodle and the person who gets it shouts I got the key then when you get tagged you say no I got the key and then when the other person tags then they get the key and the first person to make it to the arches unlock the person but once the person who gets locked up gets unlocked they get eliminated
According to SHAPE, any form of dodgeball is not approved activity.
Thanks for the info, but SHAPE is not my authority. And I respectfully disagree with the stance against dodgeball
@@physedgamesI agree with you. I am a HEPE in PA and the kids love dodgeball. I personally believe we do a disservice to students when we don't play it. It should have never been eliminated from our curricula.😊