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Jun 19, 2026 13 min

Striker Ball for Grades K-5

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast Hosted by David Carney

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 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: HERE Support the show -High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback -Paperback or download: HERE -Amazon Ebook: HERE

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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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Striker Ball for Grades K-5

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  1. 0:10 Welcome And Game Overview
  2. 1:39 Setup With Cones And Court Lines
  3. 3:39 Objective And Ball Height Rule
  4. 4:21 Rotations And Grade Level Variations
  5. 8:29 Handling Disputes With Voting
  6. 10:47 Cowbell Tip And Closing Plugs

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