Human Foosball

Tuesday afternoons around 2:45 p.m. will usually find Room 8 in the gym playing Human Foosball. So far, it's been a hit with everyone!Can you see that white line? That is part of the perimeter of Kaia's square. The black line is the center line in the gym...and it also is part of the perimeter of Kaia's square.

The gym is in a 3 x 8 square grid. All the lines, except the middle line of the gym, are in white. The squares are large. In the table game of foosball, the little men have only a small area they can be moved on the rod. Same here. Each student is confined to only their square. In this first picture, you can see Kaia reaching her foot across to try and grab the ball. That's fine. However, if her foot TOUCHES the ground outside of her square, she's pulled out of the game for a penalty - like hockey. Hailey has the ball now... Kaia is ready...

Now you may notice that both Hailey AND Abby are in the same square. Well, I've made the executive decision to have some squares shared by 2 people since we have 33 students...and only 24 squares.Katy is going after the ball. She is on the same team as Orion..who happens to be the goalie. Like soccer, the goalie is the only one who can touch the ball with their hands. I put that yellow paper up behind the goalie so I can hear the ball when it hits for a goal. Ashley was our other goalie. She looks a little lonely down there, don't you think?
Vanessa has the ball...notice she and Nicole are sharing a square. Unfortunately, one of them stepped out of the box, so...they were both pulled out on a penalty. Um? They don't look too upset, do they?Here's Isabell...she's new to Room 8. Kaia was helping her learn the game.Shane was yelling out, encouraging his team.
Max was stretching just as far as he could to get the ball without stepping over the line. Unfortunately, I do believe parts of his body (commonly called his 'backside') went over the line and he was called out.

When you're called out, it's only for about a minute. Your square remains empty... ohhh, that's a terrible prediciment... especially when the goalie steps out of their box!
Room 8 is definitely enjoying Human Foosball. If you're picking up your child on a Tuesday, come a little early and come watch the fun!