Throw and Catch
Participants work together to keep multiple balls in motion-like jugglers-making sure each throw is accurate so the receiving person can catch it easily.
How to run it
- Explain that the goal of the activity is to throw and catch balls while keeping multiple in motion at the same time.
- Emphasize the importance of precision and care with each throw.
- Give one ball to a participant and ask them to throw it to someone else while saying their name.
- Ensure everyone receives at least one throw and establish a fixed throwing pattern.
- Gradually add more balls to increase the difficulty.
- End the activity when the balls can no longer be kept in motion or when the time limit is reached.
- Reflect with the group on what was learned during the activity.
- Prepare the materials: 3 to 5 lightweight balls (such as foam or tennis balls).
- Set up the space: Have participants stand in a wide circle where everyone can clearly see each other.
- To run the activity virtually: Create an interactive game where participants simulate throwing and catching through designated turns.
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Prompts to use +
Explain that the goal of the activity is to throw and catch balls while keeping multiple in motion at the same time.
Give one ball to a participant and ask them to throw it to someone else while saying their name.
Reflect with the group on what was learned during the activity.
Prepare the materials: 3 to 5 lightweight balls (such as foam or tennis balls).
Set up the space: Have participants stand in a wide circle where everyone can clearly see each other.
To run the activity virtually: Create an interactive game where participants simulate throwing and catching through designated turns.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Throw and Catch. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that the goal of the activity is to throw and catch balls while keeping multiple in motion at the same time.; Give one ball to a participant and ask them to throw it to someone else while saying their name.; Reflect with the group on what was learned during the activity.; Prepare the materials: 3 to 5 lightweight balls (such as foam or tennis balls).. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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