Pass the Ball - movement Activity

Time

Movement

4 3 2 1 Early-Mid Stages

Benefits

Participants

Group Activity

What you need

A soft ball or beach ball
Music

Intro

Remember that great game Pass the Parcel where you unwrap a treat when the music stops? Well, this game is similar…

You pass the ball around the circle and, when the music stops, throw it to one of your friends. Then the music plays again and off the balls goes, round and round the circle again.

It’s a fantastically simple and quick way to have a bit of fun and get people moving.

Top tip

Those at a mid-late level may enjoy the music and being part of a group activity, however may need a little extra support when passing and throwing the ball

The Activity

Sit the group together in a large circle, so they’re close enough to pass the ball to one another
Explain the aim of the game
Start the music and invite everyone to sing along
Introduce the ball to one person and ask them to pass it the person to their left
Keep the ball moving around the group
Stop the music and prompt the person with the ball to chuck it to someone else. It’s a good idea to call their name first so they’re prepared to catch it
Start the music again and keep the ball moving round the circle
Keep stopping and starting the music and throwing the ball for around 10 minutes
Take a break and, if everyone is happy to have another go, carry on for another 10 minutes