If you’re looking to add a go to activity to your teaching arsenal, you’ll definitely want to stay tuned into this podcast. 

First things first, we have to identify some characteristics of a go to activity. For me a go to activity is quick to set up, has few rules, and is a fan favorite of your class.

Second, we have to identify those times when you need to rely on that go to activity. I used Ultimate Ball Passing Tag during shortened class periods, recess, intermural, field day and even those occasional sick days. This is an excellent activity for your sub plans.

Here’s a brief description of Ultimate Ball Passing Tag. It’s basically Blob tag with ultimate frisbee rules. In blob tag players add on to the tagging team when tagged and ultimate frisbee players may only pivot when holding the flying disc. Put those together and you have Ultimate Ball Passing Tag. In this activity a team of two begins as taggers with one ball. Together they pass back and forth trying to reach and take somebody with a ball in hand. 

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