How to Play Volleyballoon

Players hit a balloon back and forth over a net or divider in this game, which is like volleyball.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Balloons
• Cotton Strings
• Volleyball Net Systems

1. Set up a net outside or tie a string between two chairs or two trees.
2. Designate sidelines to mark what is out of bounds.
3. Blow up a balloon.
4. Place at least one player on each side of the string or net.
5. Have players hit the balloon back and forth over the net without allowing the balloon to touch the ground.
6. Keep score if you wish (one point for your team each time the balloon hits the ground on your opponent's side) or just play for fun.
7. Limit the number of times the balloon may be hit to get it over the net to make the game more difficult. Three is a good number.
8. Challenge an older player by making him hold one hand behind his back while playing.

Tips & Warnings

• When playing with very young children, do not use a net or divider. Just try to keep the balloon in the air for as long as possible.
• The balloon will not travel far, so you won't need many players or a large playing area.