Gaga Ball

A group reaction game.

• Set Up

  • Build a circular arena with large cones or chairs.

• Equipment

  • Cones or chairs

  • Ball

• Objective

  Bat balls at others in the circle and hit them below the knee.

• Directions

  1. The player in square 1 starts with the ball and uses their hand to hit it into an opponent's square

  2. If a ball bounces in your square and you don’t hit it in someone else’s square before it bounces again or it goes out of bounds, you have to go to the waiting line.

  3. The next person will then go into square 4, and if necessary the remaining three players move up a square

  4. Square 1 is the “champion square” - where players want to stay as long as possible.

  5. Additional reasons for going to the waiting line: 

     1. Ball touches a line

     2. Catch the ball 

• Variations

  Traditional Gaga Ball Video

• Coaching Points

  • Be clear about hitting players below the knee

  • demonstrate a proper hit or show the video

Reflection: Self-Awareness and Social Awareness

1. This game requires working together as a team, how did you work with your team? 

2. What can you do if you get frustrated at another player on your team?

3. What can you do to celebrate a member of your team?