Flingshot

Game Type:

Sport

Activity Level:

Low

Players:

2-10

Field:

Open Field at least 50 meters long

Equipment needed:

Dog throwing toy, tennis ball, distance markers

Time:

10-15 min

Rules:

Objective: Teams try to see how far they can throw and catch a ball with a dog throwing sling

Play: One team starts with a thrower and a catcher. The catcher moves a certain distance away from the thrower, and the thrower throws them the ball. If the catcher catches it, their score is the distance thrown. The next team then takes their turn and tries to beat the distance from the first team. After an agreed upon amount of throws, the team with the largest distance of a completed catch wins the game.

Context: Gym class, afterschool, free play