Cup-and-ball is a traditional children's game played throughout the world. There are many variations, commonly a small ball is attached by a length of string to a cup. The game object being to swing the ball, catching it in the cup.
Popularity
Cup and Ball is played in many countries under a variety of names. In Spain it is called Boliche, Balero / Emboque / Perinola / Capirucho in South America and in France as Bilboquet.
Age
Cup and Ball is a children's game which can be enjoyed by all ages.
Ability
Cup and Ball is an excellent activity for improving hand / eye co-ordination.
Closely
Related Activities
Cup and ball is very simular to the Japanese game of Kendama. In Kendama the hand piece has three cups and a spike on which to catch the ball.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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