Though I hate the “bribery” aspect of him being made the kid with the cool toys, I have to agree that right now, the problem is the hit this child’s self-esteem is taking in his formative years. Not everyone will like us, not eveyone wants to be with us, but in a schoolyard, EVERYONE should be part of the k’lal, and no one should be shut out.
It is up to the rebbeim to see to it that they impart the proper middos to these boys, that the camaraderie of a game is more important than how many hits the kid makes in it. They should participate in a few games themselves, if physically able to, or designate a younger, more vigorous rebbe to do so, if they themselves cannot, who will see if anyone is being actively shunned. This will ensure that ALL the kids are involved. Our kids have a lot of hard lessons to learn in life, but this is one that they should not have to. It would also help if the parents could help hone the child’s athletic skills a little more, so he is more “game-worthy.”