{"id":1682,"date":"2015-10-02T01:27:26","date_gmt":"2015-10-02T05:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2021-03-11T15:13:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T20:13:57","slug":"parachute-games-with-a-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/parachute-games-with-a-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Parachute Games with a Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parachute-41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1685 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parachute-41.jpg\" alt=\"parachute games \" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By now you&#8217;ve realized the kids love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/?browse_cat=SPFPAR&amp;origq=parachutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parachutes<\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>If this is your first time using the parachute, head over to our <a href=\"\/blog\/parachute-basics-introductory-games-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parachute Basics post<\/a>\u00a0and start there. For those of you looking for a few new ideas, let&#8217;s add some balls and other accessories to the parachute fun.<\/p>\n<p>First, which kind of balls should you use?\u00a0It really depends on the game, but something safe, not too hard, and not too heavy. Here are a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=gator+skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gator Skin Balls<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/fruit-and-veggie-plush-beanbag-characters-W9998\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fruit and Vegetable Bean Bags<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/?q=rubber+chicken&amp;x=0&amp;y=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rubber Chickens<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/institutional-beach-balls-W9435G\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assortment of Beach Balls<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/bag-balls-easy-pack-W10657\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bag o&#8217; Balls &#8211; Assortment of Fun!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now for the Games:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Popcorn Parachute Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Start with players stretching the chute out. Throw as many of the items, like listed above, onto the chute.<\/li>\n<li>Holding the chute tightly have everyone bounce the balls like popcorn as quickly as they can off the chute.<\/li>\n<li>You can evenly play with two teams, One side trying to keep the balls on the chute, which the other works to try and get them off the chute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Bulls-Eye Parachure Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Gather a ball or two that fits through the center hole.<\/li>\n<li>Participants will take turns trying to roll the ball into the center, through the hole.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ball Drop Parachute Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>As a variation to popcorn, this game is only played with one ball. Split children up into the teams, one on each side of the parachute.<\/li>\n<li>One team will try to keep the ball on, as the other team will try to knock it off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parachute11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1686 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parachute1-e14437638478301.jpg\" alt=\"smiley face parachute\" width=\"481\" height=\"417\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rollerball Parachute Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Players hold the chute stretched tightly and place a large ball near the edge.<\/li>\n<li>The object of this game is to try to make the ball roll all the way around the edge of the chute. One person needs to start the ball rolling.<\/li>\n<li>As the ball goes from person to person, they should lower their edge, and as it goes past, raise their edge to keep the ball moving.<\/li>\n<li>This will begin to create a wave. A high amount of cooperation and coordination will need to be maintained.<\/li>\n<li>Try speeding it up or changing direction when it becomes too easy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Roll-to-a-Friend Parachute Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Players hold the chute stretched tightly and place ball on top of the parachute.<\/li>\n<li>Players will call out a name and roll the ball to that person.<\/li>\n<li>Players must work together in cooperation for each player\u00a0to get the ball to their friend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Parachute Golf<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a ball that will fit into the center hole and toss onto chute while players hold the chute stretched tightly.<\/li>\n<li>Players then must maneuver the parachute to get the ball through the hole. Each wave counts as a golf stroke. How many will it take each time to get through the center hole.<\/li>\n<li>Nominate a &#8220;caddy&#8221; each time to retrieve the ball.<\/li>\n<li>Keep score and play 18 holes. You can then try to beat that your next &#8220;round of parachute golf&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Have you ever played any of these games before? What are your favorite Parachute games to play?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By now you&#8217;ve realized the kids love parachutes.\u00a0If this is your first time using the parachute, head over to our Parachute Basics post\u00a0and start there. 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