Crab Football
A fun ball sport that trains strength, endurance, coordination, and body control.
- 6+ years
- Group size: 4+
- Duration: 30 min
- Ball sport
- Gym / Sports hall
- Indoor
- Ball
Two teams play against each other in a defined area with two goals. All participants must sit and can only move by using their arms and legs in a sitting position. The team that has scored the most goals when time runs out wins.
Softballs or light medicine balls can be used. The activity can be organized as a mini-tournament with multiple courts and teams.
Choose ball type based on participants:
- A regular football/soccer ball is best suited for older and more ball-accustomed participants, as it bounces more and is harder to control.
- A light medicine ball that rolls along the ground is better suited for younger participants.
Variation
Remove the ball and create a "Last man standing" variation:
- Everyone starts sitting, and it is not allowed to touch the ground with your bottom, back, elbows, or other "forbidden" body parts.
- Participants can challenge each other by:
When someone touches the ground with a forbidden body part, they are out. Gradually, fewer and fewer participants remain, until finally two are left to fight to be the "last man standing".