Level the playing field

Kids Playing GaGa Ball develop competency in motor skills and movement patterns ranging from early running and striking/volleying to complex combinations of locomotor and manipulative skills involving jumping, balancing, dribbling, and striking a ball in a highly dynamic environment.
Performance strategies and tactics are learned as players develop more mature patterns of movement in offensive and defensive situations. Students learn changing direction and speed in combination with varying force and direction to develop accuracy in targeting. GaGa Ball also teaches rapid transitioning between chasing and fleeing or creating and reducing space.
GaGa Ball is inclusive and fosters confidence in individuals to participate in physical activity. Players learn the basic rules of the game in minutes without needing to spend hours acquiring specific advanced skills such as shooting baskets or swinging a bat. Individuals who are challenged to participate in traditional sports enjoy GaGa Ball and feel athletically empowered. Players of varying athletic abilities can participate together because the playing field is “leveled” by the high degree of unpredictability of the game.
Promotes social behaviors among participants through involvement of others with different athletic abilities, self-refereeing, peer to peer interactions, and practicing safe and fair play.

The students will have a structured and supervised environment during the game play of GaGa ball. This will get them reading for the GaGa ball pit on the Wylie playground.


How to GaGa Ball Benefits Children's Development

GaGa Ball is a fairly new game to the U.S., but it has grown increasingly popular over the last few decades. Like dodgeball, GaGa Ball is a great way to get kids up and moving. By increasing their heart rates with fun and excitement, GaGa Ball is a great form of exercise for kids. The positive impact of the game doesn’t stop there, though. Keep reading to find out how GaGa Ball benefits children’s development.

Motor Skills
GaGa Ball is a game that virtually everyone can play, and it has a universal language that kids can translate into all sports. This is because GaGa Ball impacts children’s development by teaching them all about agility and improving their motor skills. By playing the game, kids can improve their jumping, dodging, and running skills. All these skill sets will further aide them as they learn how to play more complex sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball.

Inclusivity
GaGa Ball is beneficial for a child’s social development due to its inclusive nature. As we previously stated, virtually everyone can play. This means that even children who aren’t the most athletic can play and feel confident in themselves, as the game’s rules and instructions are relatively easy to follow. By promoting inclusivity, children are able to engage one another in a fun and friendly game.

Self-Perception
As we previously mentioned, GaGa Ball is an inclusive game all-around. While this does have a positive impact on social development, it has an even greater impact on a child’s perception of themself. Traditional recess sports and activities usually rely on a team tactic, where children pick and choose who they want to participate on their teams.

This can be detrimental to the self-esteem of children who get picked last or not at all. Instead, GaGa Ball gives every child the opportunity to feel good about themselves because there are no teams involved. Every child has the chance to participate, which creates a positive impact on their own self-perception.