Beep Beep
A pairs reaction game: touch the body part the coach calls, and grab the ball only on Ball!
At a glance
- Pairs spread round the area, one ball on the ground between each pair. The coach calls.
- The coach calls a body part (knees, toes or shoulders) and both players touch it.
- On Ball!, both grab it. On Beep Beep!, hands up and shout it back: leave the ball alone.
- Progress 1: Win the ball with your feet instead of your hands: the first to put a sole on it gets it.
- Progress 2: Two body parts in a row, then Ball!: touch knees, then toes, then go for the ball.
If it's not working: Call slowly and stick to knees, toes and shoulders.
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Pairs spread round the area with a ball on the ground between them, the coach calling. Top pair: the coach calls knees and both touch their knees. Middle pair: on Ball!, both dive to grab the ball. Bottom pair: on Beep Beep, hands go in the air and they shout it back, and anyone who grabs the ball just laughs and goes again. The size of the area does not matter.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Pairs spread around the area with a ball on the ground between each pair. The coach calls from the side.
Appropriate playing area, a ball between 2 players.
How to play
- The coach calls a body part and both players touch it.
- On Ball!, both players try to grab the ball.
- On Beep Beep, both put a hand in the air and shout Beep Beep. Anyone who grabs the ball on this call laughs, puts it back, and the pair goes again.
Make it easier
- Call slowly and stick to three body parts, such as knees, toes and shoulders.
- Show the body part as you call it, so players can copy you as well as listen.
Make it harder, step by step
- Win the ball with your feet instead of your hands: the first player to put a sole on it gets it.
- Two body parts in a row, then Ball!: touch knees, then toes, then go for the ball.
- Swap partners every round so everyone plays everyone.
Three things to say
- Listen, then react.
- Watch the ball and your partner at the same time.
- Decide fast: ball or hands up.
Colts habit
Lift each other: swap partners so everyone plays everyone.
Both feet
Get the ball with the practice foot.
Heads up
Eyes on the coach and the ball.
A young leader can run this one, with an adult coach beside them.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: New partner each round.