Groundhog Day
Objective:
Students kick or roll the ball into hoops. If they score, they take the hoop back to their team. The team with the most hoops at the end wins.
Set-up:
Use the grass field or spacious blacktop area
Set up cones to serve as starting lines for each team
Lay out hula hoops randomly about 10 yards away from the starting lines
Form 2-4 teams depending on class size and form a line at the starting cones
2-4 soccer balls or other types of balls
How to Play:
The first person in line will attempt to roll or kick the ball into any hula hoop
If they make it, the student goes and picks up the hula hoop and takes it back to base with their ball
If they miss, the student must retrieve the ball and pass/hand it off to the next person before returning to their line
The team with the most hoops after 3-4 minutes wins the game or when all the hoops have been taken
Add Volcanoes
Inject excitement with 'tall cone' volcanoes! By successfully knocking one down, your team can steal hoops from rivals. This dramatic twist ensures that no team is ever truly out of the game, allowing for spectacular comebacks and thrilling finishes.
Progression:
If the students were kicking the ball, have them now roll the ball instead. Or if students were rolling the ball, have them attempt to kick the ball into the hoop
Students do 5 jumping jacks or other exercise before shooting
Ask students to close their eyes before rolling the ball for more fun
Students must roll the ball or kick the ball with their weak hand or foot
The Game Encourages
This game promotes finesse, accuracy, and cooperation to maximize opportunities
Competitive, cooperative, and running game
Equipment
2-4 soccer balls
8+ hula hoops
2-4 cones
4+ students
Credits
This game was designed and developed by Coach Maximo.