One Bounce Balloon
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-Objective:
For a group to determine how long they can keep a balloon afloat with each player limited to not touching the balloon more than one time in a row.
-Equipment List:
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One balloon per group of 3-8 players
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Players stand in a circle holding hands.
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One player holds a balloon.
-Instructions:
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On the leader's signal to begin the balloon is tossed into the air and the team attempts to bump the ball into the air and keep it afloat.
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When the balloon hits the floor or is hit by one player two times in a row the activity ends.
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Determine which group can keep their balloon afloat the longest.
-Questions & Notes:
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Have players call their hit to avoid two players bumping heads.
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Make it more challenging by limiting the contact to just hands, head, feet...
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What leadership strategy did the groups use to help them succeed at the task?