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===Set Up===
This activity requires a space large enough for people to spread out. Could be an indoor gymnasium or an outdoor area. A hard ground surface, rather than gravel or grass, is best to allow for bouncing - e.g. a playground, basketball or tennis court, or cleared parking lot.
===Directions===
Invite people to pair up. This could be with someone they don't know, or pick names two at a time from a hat to identify the pairs.
Have each pair choose a ball.
Invite them to "just play catch." Instruct that it is to be a cooperative, rather than a competitive, experience - nor hard balls or trick throws. Suggest variations such as one bounce, or overhand/underhand throws. For individuals who are skilled and need challenges, they could use their non-dominant hand only.
After a period of time, the leader calls or blows a whistle for everyone to find a new partner - this mixing can be repeated a few times, maybe even until every person has paired with every other person.
===Alternatives===
Have people play catch in groups of three, or in larger circles.Play silently.Have music going in the background; change the music periodically for varied speed/ rhythm/ style.
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[[Category:Collaboration]]
[[Category:Getting to know you]]
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]]
[[Category:Partner Activities]]
[[Category:Trust Activities]]
