Straddleball

Setup:

— One soft small foam ball for a group of five to eight students.

— The group sets up in a circle with legs wide apart and feet touching.

— The space between each player's feet is a goal that they defend by using their hands only.

— Bend your knees and get low with the palms of your hands facing the middle of the circle and your fingers pointing down.

Ready, Begin...

— The game starts when one player sets the ball in front of them and taps it with their hand in an attempt to get the ball through another player's legs.

— The ball may only be tapped with their hands. No stopping the ball and rolling it.

— You may not reach over in front of another player's "goal".

— If a ball travels outside of the circle, the player that touched it last should retrieve it and start a new game.

— Variation One: Use two or even three balls if it is a larger group.

— Variation Two (Doggy Style): Turn around so you are facing out. Position your feet, so you have to hit the ball through your legs backwards.