Grade level: 3-6
Equipment: Parachute, playground ball
Game Description: Rocket Launch is a parachute activity with a simple idea. Players on the parachute work together to launch the rocket (ball) up in the air. As the ball lands, some catchers try to save it from a crash landing. Just another parachute game for your PE class to try out!
I tried this but we couldn't really get the ball to launch. Any tips? more, less people holding the parachute, holding it tighter or looser... thank you!
Hmmm not sure, sorry. My thought is the bigger the parachute, the better the launch would be. Try having players start by holding the parachute flat on the floor, gripping with knuckles facing up. Then they've gotta lift up at the same time with good strength, bringing it way up full extension over their heads. Or maybe the ball is not the right weight/size? It might take a few trials with different items/balls to find the sweet spot that works - maybe try using a badminton birdie.