Animal Dodgeball

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Game Type:

Sport

Activity Level: 

Medium

Players:

5-10 per side

Field:

Gym, field 

Equipment needed:

5 playground balls

Time:

10-20 min

Rules:

 

Animal Dodgeball is like dodgeball except all players must take the form of an animal while playing. Each animal can act in a specific way.

Flamingo: Flamingoes can use both their hands but must constantly stand on one foot

Elephant: Elephants kneel, use one hand for movement and their other hand (trunk) for throwing the ball

 

Squirrel: Squirrels can use all hands and feet but cannot throw at the other team, they can only gather the balls and give to other players

 

Crocodile: Crocodiles may use both hands but must lay down on the floor

Before the game, teams must select an animal for each player. If a player breaks animal character they are out. Players may not change animal types during the game. 

Inventing New Animals

Players can invent new animals as long as they are approved by the referee. The animals must have a balanced set of abilities and cannot be too strong or weak.