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Ultimate Frisbee actually began right here in Ohio, developed by college students in the 1960s. It features a field just like football with two end zones and is played similar to a football game. To score a point, you have to catch a Frisbee “passed” from the other side by one
This game started as an actual strategy on battlefields during war. A battle was considered over and won when the other side’s flag had been captured. You’ll need a large playing field, preferably in an area with lots of trees as this game involves a lot of ducking,
Zorbs have had a major impact on humans’ ability to damage our own dignity by giving us the opportunity to cover our bodies in what is essentially bubble-wrap and air cushions and act like ancient gladiators. Add the skills of playing a typical match of the “other
Kickball is played similarly to baseball and has been a playground favorite since the early 1900s. If you can kick, catch and throw a ball, you’re ready to play! The field of play is set up like a baseball diamond with 4 side bases and a “pitcher’s mound”. We
We like to keep it simple at Recess Cleveland when it comes to football. Our game is more like street-ball: formal rules and positions don’t apply, but we ask that you refrain for highlight-reel-style hits. Every team needs a quarterback, a few receivers, a line, and a referee who is
Soccer, also known as “football”, also known as “the beautiful game” and the whole world’s most beloved sport. The city of Cleveland has its own rich history with soccer – immigrants from Northern Europe were playing the game here as early as the 1850s. Soccer is one of the most
Battle Soccer, or “3-sided football” as it’s called in Denmark where it was invented in the 1960s, is a fun but chaotic way to change up a typical soccer game! Here’s what the pitch looks like. Yikes! Scoring works the opposite of typical soccer, you don’t count the goals
Wiffle Ball is a simplified form of baseball, just like kickball. It has a diamond with four bases, but instead of an outfield, it has three scoring zones, and you can’t steal or run between bases, you can only move between them when the ball is successfully hit
Battleball is a game most common in Australia but is picking up steam here in America. It’s just like dodgeball except players that are thrown “out” can actually play from the sidelines (see our dodgeball rules here). Dodgeball games are often played in smaller numbers – battleball regulations state up
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