Herder ball
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Herder ball
| Type: | ball game |
| Number of players: | any number |
| Location: | outdoor playing field |
| Equipment: | one large lightweight ball, multiple smaller balls (e.g., tennis balls), two goals |
| Duration: | 15–60 min |
| Preparation: | none |
Herder ball is a ball game for two competing teams. The objective is to score by moving a large ball into the opponent's goal without directly touching it.
Equipment
- one large, lightweight ball
- multiple smaller balls (e.g., tennis balls)
- two goals or similar markers
Rules
- Players must not touch the large ball
- The large ball can only be moved by shooting smaller balls at it
- Any player who touches the large ball is out of the game
Variations
Teams can be divided into two roles:
- Shooters: remain in place and shoot small balls at the large ball
- Collectors: move freely, gather small balls and pass them to shooters