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Relationship Mapping

Dodge Ball

Directions This game is a variation on dodge ball, and when someone gets hit with the ball they have to introduce themselves to the group.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
Medium cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. 6 Debrief
  2. 1 person on one side of a line, and all the rest on the other.
  3. Dodge Ball From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Introduce yourself, when you get hit!
  4. Party Games Icebreakers/Warmups Getting to know you Group Size Large Materials Soft Cushioned Ball Set Up 1 person on one side of a line, and all the rest on the other.
  5. Directions This game is a variation on dodge ball, and when someone gets hit with the ball they have to introduce themselves to the group.
  6. 1 person "a" will first have to introduce themselves or say a fact about themselves to be able to start throwing the ball.
  7. 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives
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Dodge Ball From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Introduce yourself, when you get hit!

Party Games Icebreakers/Warmups Getting to know you Group Size Large Materials Soft Cushioned Ball Set Up 1 person on one side of a line, and all the rest on the other.

Directions This game is a variation on dodge ball, and when someone gets hit with the ball they have to introduce themselves to the group.

1 person "a" will first have to introduce themselves or say a fact about themselves to be able to start throwing the ball.

1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Dodge Ball. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Dodge Ball From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions 6 Debrief 7 Alternatives Objectives Introduce yourself, when you get hit!; Party Games Icebreakers/Warmups Getting to know you Group Size Large Materials Soft Cushioned Ball Set Up 1 person on one side of a line, and all the rest on the other.; Directions This game is a variation on dodge ball, and when someone gets hit with the ball they have to introduce themselves to the group.; 1 person "a" will first have to introduce themselves or say a fact about themselves to be able to start throwing the ball.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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