EQUIPMENT
1 small playground ball
10 short cones
1 flag per 2 students
Optional: 1+ small playground ball
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ultimate Ball. In this game, your goal is to get the ball into your opponent’s end zone by passing it to your teammates.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide you into two teams (using flags) and select one team to begin with the ball in their end zone.
- If you have the ball:
- You can pass the ball to anyone on your team, except the person that passed it to you.
- You must keep one foot planted on the ground (pivot foot).
- If you do not have the ball, you can move around the field to get open or play defense.
- The defensive team is trying to knock down or intercept the ball, but must stand three feet away from the student that is passing the ball.
- If the pass is incomplete (hits the ground) or goes out-of-bounds, the defensive team gets possession of the ball where it landed (even if the defensive team hit it last).
- We will begin a new round when one team scores.
Game 1: Teams must pass the ball at least five times before scoring (do not keep score).
Game 2: Give students a 10-second time limit (the defender counts out loud) to pass the ball to a teammate.
Game 3: Try keeping score. The first team that scores 11 points (must win by two more points) wins.
Variation: Consider adding a second ball to increase participation.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach: If students are not involving everyone on their team, consider a variation where everyone on a team needs to touch the ball before scoring.
- Discussion: Ask students to share examples who they saw doing a good job at staying close to an opponent.