Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. Plenty of Space for players to move within the area. Begin without a ball, introduce a ball once players understand the warm up.
Space: Where is it? How do we find it? Head up, be aware of the Ghostbusters. X2 Players begin as ghostbusters, all other players are ghosts with a ball. Ghostbusters must try and tag ghosts. Ghosts hold the ball above their heads when tagged and can be released by their fellow ghost' ball being passed through their legs.
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