The Game of Goal Wind
Goal Wind is an entertaining game between groups, it is a very energetic competition to develop team spirit. This is an energizing activity and is best played in a large, open area that has a surface on which a table tennis ball can roll freely.
To start, divide your group into two or more teams. Give every person some thing or device which they can use as a fan, eg school folder, piece of cardboard, paper plate, fly swatter, hand-held fan, etc.
Within a large, open space, designate a goal area for each team. Starting from the end opposite their own goal, present each team with one or more table tennis balls directly in front of them.
When ready, explain that their objective is to get as many of these balls into their goal in the allocated time. Each team uses the wind of their fans to blow their table tennis ball(s) to their designated goal.
Nothing (person or fan) is permitted to touch a table tennis ball at any time. Players from an opposing team are permitted to alter the course of the other team’s ball(s) but never touch it or another person.
If physical contact is made with another team’s player or their ball, feel free to levy a penalty appropriate to your group and situation, for example 30-second time-out.
Play two or more rounds of fives minutes each. The team with the most number of goals wins.
Moment of Reflection
- Did your team have a good strategy for offence and defence? Did you stick with your strategy or did it change once the game started?
- Did your team adjust your strategy after each round? Why and how?
- How did your team decide who would play which roles?
- Were you able to figure out a good way to control the ball?
- How did it feel when an opposing team member blew your ball off course?
- How did it feel to blow your opponent’s ball off course?
- With all of the chaos on the floor, how hard was it to successfully move the ball and score?
The topics of this publication: teamwork, strategy, leadership, role playing, competencies, energize, interactions
