Tunnel Ball fun

The team game of tunnel ball can be great fun and is very appropriate for the Preschool age group.

In tunnel ball, groups of people stand in single file - with a gap of an arms length between each team member -  with the legs wide apart. The person at the beginning of the file begins by rolling the ball down the file until it reaches the end person who collects the ball and runs up the side to the front of the file. The ball must pass under the legs of each person. In the meantime, the group shuffles down a position. The new leader repeats the process until the original leader returns to the front.

This activity can be played very informally but it can also be very competitive with many rules to be adhered to.

Playing at home with your Preschooler is a great idea as it gives your little one a chance to grasp the concept of the game before it is introduced in a group setting - allowing them to get on with enjoying the activity.

A few tips....
Begin with a Use a soft ball that is the size of the participants chest...they should be able to tuck it under one arm.
The leader must ensure the ball begins on the ground before it is rolled.
Encourage the leader to look under the legs to get a straight aim.

Toddlers need not apply.