FUN GAME IDEAS

Fun Games: WITH RACQUETS

EQUIPMENT: Racquet (of any size or type). These games are for any age or level, however hand weight bearing games require a minimum age of 12. COCONUT SHIES: Players place racquets against the front wall, heads pointing skyward. To hit the racquet, players can toss...

School Start Squash 1.2 – FUN GAME: HOT POTATO

FUN GAME: HOT POTATO Hot Potato can be played in couples or as a team. Required equipment is a bean bag or ball for the hot potato game and a music player.  OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME Don't be caught holding the 'hot potato' when the music stops playing. HOW...

School Start Squash 6.6 – FUN GAMES: Offense/Defense

PLAY THIS VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE FUN OFFENSE/DEFENSE TEAM GAME https://vimeo.com/1012015641 Offense/defense is a team game played on two courts, nets or walls. There is one team on each court. Make the team order from #1 down. EQUIPMENT: Each team member will receive a...

Fun Games: WITH BALLOONS

Coaches inflate balloons ahead of time. For all ages and skill levels. RULES: Keep one balloon in the air. Use any part of your body to maintain the ball in the air. Scoring: Attempt 9 consecutive hits, and if successful, try 15 and so on. PROGRESSION 1: Hold...

Fun Games: WITHOUT PROPS

All games are based simply on bodies and movement, with no need for PROPS. UPS AND DOWNS. Any number of players can be positioned facing any wall, with their hands at shoulder height and contacting the wall. They move in any direction while keeping their...

School Start Squash 3.2 – FUN GAME: SQUASH SIMON SAYS

SQUASH SIMON SAYS RULES: The teacher must demonstrate and explain to the students the five Simon Says Squash actions that they must memorize. Please see the photos above for the 5 positions. 1: Ready Position (racquet out front) 2: Forehand lunge (to the side, left...

Fun Games: DODGEBALL

Only play dodgeball with the appropriate softer balls.  https://vimeo.com/1012015641 RULES FOR DODGEBALL: Each team starts the game with an even number of players. Each game starts with the balls put on the center line. No headshots. If the player does this, they will be sent to 'dodgeball jail'. Deflecting a...

Starting Out 1.6 – FUN WARM-UP GAME EXAMPLES FOR GROUPS & CLINICS

These warm-ups help with coordination, balance, agility, teamwork and quick thinking. DODGEBALL:Each team must run to the middle of the court and grab a ball and throw it at theopposing team to get the players out. If a player catches the ball thrown at them,the...

School Start Squash 2.2 – FUN GAME: SQUOCKEY

THIS VIDEO WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY SQUOCKEY https://vimeo.com/1012010396 A team game in a gym. Split the group into two teams. SAFETY POINTS: Racquets must remain on the floor for this game, and the ball must roll across the floor to count as a goal. It...

Fun Games: WITH CHALK

EQUIPMENT: Chalk and a damp cleaning cloth. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. Designate a target area on the wall and floor for throwing or striking exercises. THREE TARGETS: 'Trouble Player' has three targets drawn on the wall. Students stand in a chalked circle about...