The objective of this challenge is for the team to work together to navigate a ball around a tarpaulin for as long as possible without the ball falling through a hole or off the tarp completely.
Equipment Required: One tarpaulin with randomly cut holes and 1-3 tennis balls per group.
Space Required: Medium. Indoors or outdoors.
Group Size: 8 to 16 ideally per tarpaulin.
Total Time: 30 minutes
- 5 minute to brief and set up
- 20 minutes for challenge
- 5 minutes to review and debrief
Suggested Learning Outcomes
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Problem solving
- Reviewing and reflection
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