This activity is suitable for ages 6–15. 

• quick decision-making,

•  collaboration among participants,

• strengthening the sense of connection among participants,

• promoting teamwork.

• Proximity: Quick decision-making involves the proximity of relevant information and options, enabling participants to make rapid choices based on immediate cues.

• Similarity: Collaboration among participants relies on recognizing similarities in goals and actions, fostering cooperation and alignment in working towards a common objective.

• Continuity: Strengthening the sense of connection among participants entails maintaining a continuous flow of communication and interaction, fostering a cohesive bond among individuals within the group.

• Closure: Promoting teamwork involves mentally completing the missing pieces of information or tasks, allowing participants to work together cohesively to achieve a unified outcome despite potential gaps or challenges.

You’ll need a few towels (one per team), an open space for movement, and optional markers or cones to define start and end points.

Until the ball reaches the last pair, who catches the ball in the towel

Participants form pairs. They stand facing each other, holding a stretched towel between them (maintaining distance). Each subsequent pair stands in the same position and line as the previous pair, approximately 2 steps apart. The first pair places the ball on the towel. The task of each pair is to throw the ball into the air to the next pair, who must catch the ball in the towel and continue the game until it reaches the final pair, who only catches the ball. The game ends then. During the game, pairs adjust their distance according to spatial needs for catching the ball. The group that first successfully passes the ball to the final pair wins. If the ball falls during the game, one of the participants picks it up and returns it to the first pair, who restart the game.

For younger children, shorten the relay distance and allow walking instead of running; for mixed-ability groups, adapt movement types (e.g., hopping, scooting); for indoor settings, use fabric squares or pillowcases instead of towels to reduce slipping.

After the relay, invite participants to take a moment to catch their breath and reflect on how they worked together.

This activity encourages teamwork, communication, coordination, and spatial awareness. Participants learn to collaborate closely with their partners and other pairs, adjusting distances and timing to successfully pass the ball. It fosters trust, patience, and problem-solving as the group works together to achieve a shared goal. The activity also promotes physical engagement and enhances focus and motor skills.

This is a fun, physical activity that promotes teamwork, coordination, and problem-solving; remind participants to support each other, stay safe, and focus on cooperation over competition.