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Piggy in the Middle

P
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two or more players stand apart and throw a ball back and forth over the head of one player standing between them, the "piggy."

2

The outside players try to complete passes to each other without letting the piggy touch or catch the ball.

3

The piggy jumps and reaches to intercept or deflect the ball as it passes overhead.

4

If the piggy touches the ball, or catches it outright, they swap places with whichever player last threw it.

5

Play continues with roles rotating, keeping everyone moving between throwing and defending positions.