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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 13 MIN

Striker Ball for Grades K-5

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney

Send us Fan MailWhat's up PE Nation!Today I share how we run Striker Ball for K-5 and why it fits so well as a follow-up to Foursquare and Gaga Ball. I break down the setup, the rules that keep it safe and fair, and the simple ways we teach kids to settle disputes fast. • why Striker Ball works as a progression from Foursquare and Gaga Ball • simple setup using medium cones and court circles • objective of scoring through cone goals while defending your own • ball height rule to keep strikes low and controlled • rotations for K to 1 to keep play simple • numbered positions and serving rotation for grades 2 to 5 • “no neighbor outs” rule to prevent cheap scores and teach awareness • dispute process using group voting or replaying the point Take care,Dave-Check out supersizedphysed.com for more resources, including free PDFs, articles, and courses to help with your PE program. Please leave a review to help grow this podcast and keep pushing our profession forward.-Article on Outside PE Checklist-Team Building Games Ebook (with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095-Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies-High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERESupport 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 What's up PE Nation! Today I share how we run Striker Ball for K-5 and why it fits so well as a follow-up to Foursquare and Gaga Ball. I break down the setup, the rules that keep it safe and fair, and the simple ways we teach kids to settle disputes fast. • why Striker Ball works as a progression from Foursquare and Gaga Ball • simple setup using medium cones and court circles • objective of scoring through cone goals while defending your own • ball he...

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