Winter is on the horizon, meaning more time indoors for kids. However, colder weather doesn't mean less play time. It just means more indoor games. Volley is a great game for all ages that incorporates teamwork, coordination and fun competition.

 

Volley

Who: Grades 3-5

Players: 20+

Time: 20+ minutes

Where: Indoor gymnasium 

 

How to Play: 

  • Form four groups. 
  • Each team stands on a single-file line 10 feet from the wall.
  • The first player sets or throws the ball to the wall and goes to the back of the line.
  • The next player can either bump or set the ball and then go to the back of the line.
  • If you miss the ball, the team will get a “V.” The first team to spell out “V-O-L-L-E-Y” must do 20 jumping jacks

CONFLICT-RESOLUTION TIP

Use rock-paper-scissors. 

 

PLAY: REP IT OUT

EASY: Set and bump motion

MEDIUM: Set motion only 

HARD: Bump motion only 

 

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