The Gauntlet
One team forms a gauntlet of ball-throwers while the other team runs through as many times as possible without being hit below the knees.
- Players
- 30–100
- Ages
- 9+
- Time
- 25 min
- Prep
- Low
- Equipment
- 1 item
What to bring
- Soft balls (1 per 6 players)
How to play
Divide into two teams. The gauntlet team stands in two lines with about five metres between each person and throws soft balls between each other. The running team sprints back and forth through the gauntlet, and anyone hit below the knees is out. Count how many successful runs the team makes before everyone is out. Teams then swap roles. Most runs through the gauntlet wins.
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