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Two pleople passing a ball as part of Push Catch group game

Push Catch

Challenging, quick-reflex exercise for small groups.

  • Very playful & fun
  • Develops agility
  • Sharpens listening skills
  • Enthralling

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form a circle, with one person (facilitator) standing in the centre.
  2. Equip the middle person with a ball.
  3. Instruct the middle person to pass/throw the ball to any person in the group while calling one of two instructions “PUSH” or “CATCH.”
  4. Challenge the person receiving the ball to do the opposite of the instruction, eg catch the ball if the middle person calls “PUSH.”
  5. If the action of the person receiving the ball matches the command, they are eliminated and will remove themselves from the circle.
  6. If the person receiving the ball successfully performs the opposite action, they may remain in the game and pass the ball back to the middle person.
  7. This process of passing the ball, calling instructions and responding continues multiple times.
  8. The game continues until there one last person is declared the winner.

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Comments (2)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    This reminds me of Stop and Go. Could potentially do a couple of introductory rounds with the Push meaning Push etc and the switching the meanings in the same manner.

    Another option could be to introduce a one life option. Everyone uses both hands to start with. If they are eliminated once, they have one more chance to catch or push with ball but this time only with one hand.

    Last one to remain with two hands could be the winner, therefore keeping the game going with everyone without an elimination component to it if you needed that in your program.

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    • Mark Collard

      Nice blending of two activities, David. Thanks for sharing.

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