Helium Stick

Have participants stand in two lines facing each other, about 1m apart. Ask them to place their hands in front of themselves at stomach height with their index fingers pointing straight out (like they are signalling an AFL goal). Place the stick onto their fingers and explain that it is full of helium, so when you let go it will float up. Explain that as a group their aim is to lower it to the ground. All players must have both fingers touching the stick at all times. When you let go, the stick will instantly start rising. Keep reminding them to have both fingers touching. If it goes so high that it falls, start the game again. If they get it to the ground, hold a discussion, then repeat the activity if time permits so they can improve their performance.