General PE Games

Ga-Ga Ball

Equipment

One soft foam ball, cones or a marked octagonal pit area

How to play

All players stand inside the pit or marked octagonal boundary. One player throws the ball into the air and everyone chants 'Ga, Ga, Ball' as it bounces twice before play begins. Players hit the ball with an open palm only, attempting to hit other players below the knee. A player is eliminated if the ball touches them at or below the knee, or if they hit the ball out of bounds. Players may not catch or hold the ball, and may not hit the ball twice in a row. The last player remaining inside the pit is the winner.

Variations

Allow eliminated players to re-enter after a set number of other players are eliminated. Use two balls simultaneously for larger groups.

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