Under-Over

Pass a balloon or ball down the team line by hand alternating over the head and through the legs

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Assemble 5 balls or balloons per team in containers. Divide players into team of at least 5. Teams line up, standing, all facing the same direction towards the ball container.

  • Step 2.

    On the whistle the first player passes a ball over their head to the next player who passes it between their legs. Alternate like this all the way down the line.

  • The Winner

    The last player collects all of the balls, and first team to complete all the balls wins.

  • Tips / Variations

    Use just one ball and the last player runs to the front to restart the process, until all team members have been at the front.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: Yes
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment: Ball or Balloon
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy