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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 18 MIN

My 5 Favorite Invasion Games for PE!

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney

Send us Fan MailWelcome PE Nation!Today I share my five favorite large group invasion games that develop strategy, tactics, and skill development for PE classes of all sizes, whether teaching inside or outside.1. Crossover - teams try to get all players across to the opponent's side while avoiding taggers with pool noodles2. Capture the Flag- features three jerseys (flags) per team on tall cones that must be retrieved from opponent territory3. Capture the Football- requires teams to retrieve the football from opponent's box and either run or throw it across midline to score4. Hunger Games- includes immunity jerseys, tennis balls for points, and strategic items like safety hoops and extra noodles5. Save the World- challenges teams to knock down pins in opponent territory using dodgeballs while avoiding being tagged• All games can be modified with different tagging methods: simple tagging, pool noodles, or flag belts for increasing difficultyTry them out!DaveArticle with every link and graphic: https://medium.com/educreation/my-favorite-large-group-invasion-games-bc89e729aba4Join me on Substack where I share PE tips, games and strategies.***New FREE Video Course!!!***Become a guest on the show: podcast signup formFREE E-Book on setting up your PE programMy website: https://www.supersizedphysed.comGet my book: High Fives and Empowering Lives: A Physical Educator’s Quest for ExcellencePaperback or download: HERETeachers Pay Teachers resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/supersizedphysedSupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE

Send us Fan Mail Welcome PE Nation! Today I share my five favorite large group invasion games that develop strategy, tactics, and skill development for PE classes of all sizes, whether teaching inside or outside. 1. Crossover - teams try to get all players across to the opponent's side while avoiding taggers with pool noodles 2. Capture the Flag- features three jerseys (flags) per team on tall cones that must be retrieved from opponent territory 3. Capture the Football- requires teams to ret...

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