The front runners compete against each other and collect points for their group. The runners choose between reversal points at different distances (e.g. colouring stick, marker cone or cones). More risk (further distance) is rewarded with more points, but only the first two (or more, depending on the number of groups) runners receive the points, the rest go home empty-handed. Which group has the most points after a run (each group member completes one run), or which group is the first to score a number of points? Each round only starts when the sports director gives the signal.
Variant:
The runner (or the group) may only start when a specified number is rolled. This allows the runner to gamble even more when collecting points as to whether they will be able to reach a more distant turnaround point before the other groups can start running.
Variant II:
The sports leader specifies a time during which the groups can collect points (e.g. 7 seconds). At the sports leader's signal, the whole group starts running at the same time. However, each runner only runs up to the obstacle (e.g. colouring stick, marker cone or cone) that they feel will get them back to the starting position in time. At the finish line, the group totals up the correct points collected. Which group can judge themselves best and collect the most points?
Variant III:
The runners take it in turns to run round the first, then the second and finally the third turning point (no risk run). Which final runner returns to the group first?
There are different exercise variations with the ball:
Single run:
- Ball (e.g. medicine ball or gym ball). medicine ball or gym ball) in a high hold
- Carry the ball on your thighs in a four-footed gait
- Tuck the ball between your feet and bounce
- Bounce the ball
- Dribble the ball with your feet
- Roll the ball with your hands
In a binomial:
- Pinch the ball between the partners (hands must not hold the ball after the start)
