Ausome Olympics – SockPut

What are we doing?
Seeing how far we can throw a ball of socks

Where should we do it?
A safe place outside. Backyard, field, quiet street

What do we need?
1. A ball of socks
2. A tape measure (optional)

Instructions
1. Hold the ball of socks in your throwing hand
2. Take only one step and throw the ball of socks as far as you can
3. Count the number of steps from where you let go of the ball

Scoring
Measure in metres or count the number of steps from where you let go of the ball to where the ball landed. 1 child Step = roughly ½ meter. Don’t worry we will do the math) . Record the number of steps

 

 

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