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Ga-ga or Gaga ball is a form of dodge ball that is thought to have originated in Israel many years ago. "Ga" means "touch" in Hebrew. Along with the racket sport of Matkot, ga-ga is one of the most popular Israeli folk sports. The game has also gained popularity in English-speaking countries ranging from Great Britain to Australia, especially in Jewish communities. For example, many Jewish American summer camps have special ga-ga arenas or so-called "pits" in which to play.

Ga-ga is played within an octagonal enclosure when available, or in any other space that is completely enclosed by surrounding walls, like a large hall. A ga-ga pit may be any size as there are no official dimensions. The objective of the game is to eliminate players by hitting a ball with an open hand or fist into the region at or below his or her waist. That player is then out and must leave the playing area. Carrying, throwing, or catching the ball after a bounce also results in elimination. Hitting the ball, unobstructed, out of bounds is grounds for elimination. Anyone who hits another player in the head with the ball is also out. Pushing a player into the ball and any other physical contact is also a violation. This and other matters of dispute are settled by the game's judges. Traditionally, only a single ball is in play at a time in ga-ga. However, modified versions may use multiple balls, which increases the difficulty for players who must defensively keep track of the positions of the ball, even while they offensively control the action of one of the balls. Use of multiple balls also tends to shorten the duration of a game, by allowing for more speedy elimination of all players.

The game is started by bouncing the ball. After two bounces the ball is in play and the players may leave the wall. Any player touching the ball or leaving the wall before the second bounce is considered out. This is also the procedure for resuming the game after a stoppage of play. Stoppages of play result from the ball being hit out of bounds. A player being hit at or below his or her waist is not grounds for a stoppage of play. The winner is the last player left in the playing area or the ball going out of bounds.

Being hit on or below the knees with the ball.
Leaving the pit or using the pit walls to jump off.
Touching the ball twice without it touching the wall or a person first.
Hitting the ball out of the pit without it ricocheting off another person or the wall.
Catching the ball after it hits the ground or the wall.
Scooping/carrying the ball (as opposed to just hitting it.)
Hitting the ball before it bounces two times at the start of the game.
Blocking your feet & knees with your hands & arms.
Being the last person to touch the ball before the ball is out of play.

Balls as small as a tennis ball or as large as a beach ball are sometimes used. The ball used depends vastly on the desired speed of the game and the practicality of the ball given the terrain. The surface of a pit may be paved or composed of dirt, sand, or even grass. Injuries however, may result from harder surfaces.