Ring of Fire
EQUIPMENT
8 short cones
15 foam
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ring of Fire. In this game, The objective of the game is to try to be the last one standing outside the ring of fire. Good luck!
INSTRUCTIONS
- One player is selected to be the “thrower.” The thrower is stationed inside the center “ring of fire.”
- All other players are “runners” and move around the outside of the circle and try to avoid getting hit by the thrower.
- At the word “GO!” the thrower will toss rings at the players outside the ring of fire.
- Every time a player is hit, they must join the throwing team inside the circle.
- It does not count If:
- The ball hits a player above the shoulders.
- The ball hits the ground first before hitting a player.
- If a player steps out of bounds, they automatically become a thrower
- The running players may go anywhere outside of the circle on the field
- The runners may not enter the ring of fire
- As balls are thrown out of the ring of fire, the runners must roll them back to the thrower
- Every time three new throwers are added to the ring of fire, the circle of cones should get slightly larger to accommodate the group
- A round ends when one runner is left
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Teacher selects 2-3 students to begin as the throwers depending on group size.
Game 3: Make the circle larger if it is too easy for the throwers to get all of the runners out.
Game 4: Consider adding “kaboomies.” Kaboomies are large volleyballs that the throwers roll towards runners. If a kaboomie hits a runner, they become a thrower.
Game 5: Consider allowing running players to protect themselves by catching balls thrown at them.
TEACHING TIPS
- Safety: Remind students to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid bumping into others.
- Discussion: Ask students to share examples of who they saw doing a good job at keeping their head up and not bumping into others while being a runner.