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It's not often that a Youth Group Game can be life changing, but I can safely say this about this game. Highly recommended, this is the type of activity that can make a positive difference in young people's lives.

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Crab Soccer

Split up into two teams.  Each team lines up on one side of a small soccer field, with goals at either end.  The goals can be proper goals or two chairs; The field can be any size - it depends on the size of your group but it can be half the size of a basketball court.  

Players on both teams are assigned a number, starting at "1" on each team.  

Put the soccer ball in the very middle of the field, then have the umpire call out a number.  The team members who have been assigned the number crab walk to the centre and try and kick the soccer ball through for a goal.  

When a goal is scored, return the ball to the centre and start again.  If the ball gets stuck or kids are taking too long, call another number and the original pair return to the line.  

To introduce variety - call two numbers (meaning 4 kids are playing soccer)
Features
  • Free / Low Cost
        • Night
        		Objectives
        • Ice breaker
            • Team Building or Teamwork
            		Age
            • Primary or Elementary School
            • Teens (Age 12-15)
            • Teens (Age 16-18)
            • Young Adults

            Group Size
            • Small Groups (1-9 people)
            • Medium (10-29 people)
            • Large groups (30+)
            		Space
            • Indoor
            • Large area
            • Outdoor
              Duration
                • Medium (11-29 minutes)
                • Short (1-10 minutes)


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                Comments

                Possibly another option is to just have 2 teams going at it doing the crab walk but use a bit moe space
                - Dave (21 May 2008)

                My youth kids loved this game! Thanks for your help!
                - Josh (28 Sep 2009)

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