Games for Kids part 2

Wall Ball: Directions for kids: this game is best played in groups of three or four kids. Start by facing a wall and designate an order: player 1, 2, 3, and 4. Player 1 throws a tennis ball against a wall and then moves out of the way. Player 2 then tracks the balls, runs to retrieve it, and from that spot, throws it against the wall. Players 3 and 4 follow suit. Each player must retrieve the ball after only one bounce.



To increase difficulty and add fun. Incorporate the following progression: Kids should learn to throw with both hands. This improves coordination, increases, bodily strength, and helps avoid overuse injuries on one side of the body. So every other game plyed should be based on each participant throwing with their nondominant hand. Not only is this difficult, but tremendously fun to master.



The Benefits: Cardiovascular fitness, tactical thinking, greater strength.



Dynamic "Simon Says" Directions for kids: Just like tag, this conventional game is fun, but can also be a great fitness-oriented experience when played with certain rules. "Simon" should create the game so that the commands incorporate one of the following: Running, Jumping, Crawling, Climbing, Skipping, Throwing or Kicking.



Don't just stay in place: Make the participants move from one place to another. For example "Simon says: Run to the nearest tree," or "Simon says: Skip for 10 seconds." Also, play the game at warp speed. That is have each Simon command come right after the other so that the participants are constantly moving and changing direction.



The Benefits: Cardiovascular fitness, improved coordination, greater strength