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Youth Ministry Games : Concussion

1. Concussion Submitted by: on December 28, 1999
Materials: squishy ball that won't hurt anyone
Messy Rating: Clean up/Cool down     Duration: 5-20 minutes    Cost: $0.00

This game sounds much more dangerous than it really is. Obviously if you play with a bowling ball this will hurt a little bit more, so be sure to select a ball that will not hurt at all to be hit with (egg. a foam ball, or a light gator skin ball).
The object of the game is to have the most points at the end of the allotted time. Points are scored by working as a group to pass the ball around and hit the individual in the middle of the circle in the head, or by being the individual in the middle of the circle and lasting a full minute with out being hit.
To play, have the group sit in a large circle on the floor. Choose one individual to begin in the middle (you will usually have many volunteers for this). Have the person in the middle lie on their back. The game begins when the leader (who also keeps time and score) tosses the ball to any kid in the circle and the group begins trying to peg the person in the middle in the head. The ball can (and should) be passed quickly around or across the circle to set up better shots. The person in the middle can defend themselves using only their feet. If they use a hand or arm to block a thrown ball, it counts as a hit and they are out. Who ever is in the middle can spin and dodge, but may not use hands, sit up, or roll over. The round ends when the kid in the middle gets hit in the head, uses an illegal technique, or lasts a full minute without being hit in the head. When the round ends, allow the person in the middle to select the next contestant. Of course, no one can go twice until everyone has gone once.
Points are scored as follows: 1 point for an assist (the pass immediately preceding a hit), 2 points for a hit (or for the throw that causes a disqualification), and 4 points for surviving the middle for a full minute.
If you use the right ball and encourage teamwork this can be a game that kids beg to play week after week.

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