Balloon Racket Relay
Balloon racket relay: students carry a balloon on a racket through a course without letting it fall.
How to play
- Set up a short course with cones.
- Carry the balloon balanced on the racket through the course.
- If the balloon falls, pick it up and continue from that spot.
- Hand over the racket and balloon to the next teammate.
Rules
- Walk, don't run.
- Wait for the handover.
Variations
Easier
Straight line.
Standard
Zigzag course.
Harder
Bouncing the balloon on the racket.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated version passing the balloon.
- Very inclusive.
Learning goals
- Develop fine motor control.
- Cooperate as a team.
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