The case for GAGA
Why USA GAGA?
Sportsmanship
Through the game, players learn how to interact with other kids in a safe environment
Exercise
Gaga is a physical game, so naturally players get a workout, and have fun (without their phones)
Safety
Gaga is a no-contact sport, and USA GAGA referees are always standing by in case of an incident.
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The Rules
Official USA GAGA Rules
- Start Rule – Players start inside the pit touching the sides. One player throws the gaga ball up into the air. Players yell “Ga” as it bounces and the ball is in play after the third bounce (“Ga-Ga-Ga”).
- Touch Rule – Players may only touch the ball once before someone else makes contact with it.
- Hold Rule – Players can hit the ball with one hand, but cannot pick up and throw it. Players also cannot hold, or have contact with the ball for more than two consecutive seconds.
- Catch Rule – Players may not catch the ball. Any caught ball will be counted as a hold, and the player will be eliminated.
- Elimination Rule – If the ball touches a player anywhere on or below the knee, that player is eliminated.
- Out of Bounds Rule – If the ball is hit out of the pit, then the last player to touch the ball is out.
- Out Rule – Players who are out must leave the pit immediately.
- Blackout Rule – Once four or fewer players remain, the Touch Rule is suspended. All other rules stand.
- Turtle Rule – You may not block your legs by squatting so that less than 50% of your leg is exposed. This is different from blocking, which is permitted.
- Win Rule – The last player out is the winner!