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Tiger – 1st Grade
Tiger-iffic!
Elective
Requirement 4

Tiger Balloon Volleyball

Tiger – 1st Grade
Tiger-iffic!
Elective
Requirement 4

Tiger Balloon Volleyball

Snapshot of Activity

Play a game of ballon volleyball. 

Outdoor
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  • Small volleyball net, recommended height is 4 feet tall 
  • 3 – 12” inflatable balloons (be aware of any latex allergies) 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Become familiar with the rules of balloon volleyball. 
    • The object is for one team to get 10 points. 
    • A team is chosen to start.  They hit the balloon over the net. 
    • The team on the other side of the net has three hits to get the balloon back over the net.  If the balloon hits the ground the other team gets a point or if the team hits the balloon more than three times to get over the net the other team gets a point. 
    • Players may not hit the net, if they do the other team scores a point. 
    • Balloon volleyball usually does not need an out of bounds. 
  2. Find a location that is flat and free of hazards to set up the volleyball net. 
  3. Blow up three balloons, two of the balloons are back ups in case one pops. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Gather the Cub Scouts and adult partners and explain the rules for balloon volleyball. 
  2. Divide the den in half keeping Cub Scouts with their adult partners. 
  3. Play the game of balloon volleyball. 

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