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TRAMP – Transnational Mobility of Older People in Europe
136 Part II
Method: Getting to know each other with the use of a ball
Goals/Options:
Exercise aimed at getting to know each other, which livens up the group, demonstrates its
diversity and the characteristics of each individual.
Brief description:
The organisers begin the exercise with a ball in the hand. They mention a characteristic or
an activity of recent days, which they consider unique or which distinguishes them from
all others in the group. The ball is thrown, the participant catching the ball continues with
a further characteristic or activity and then throws the ball to another person.
Alternative 1: The exercise can be slowed down by passing the ball round instead of throwing
it. Of course, any other object may be used instead of the ball, e.g. soft toy, mascot
or the like.
Alternative 2: You can also use a ball of wool instead of a normal ball. While throwing or
passing it on, each participant holds on to the thread, which will result in a woollen net
that can be interpreted as a symbol of the joint efforts of the next days. When choosing
this alternative, the group should consist of no more than a maximum of 20 participants.
The exercise should also be conducted at the end of the week and serve as a final feedback
round. As a sign of closure and farewell, the organisers should cut up the net with a pair
of scissors.
Starting point: At the beginning of the exchange, upon first meeting.
Timeframe: Depends on group size; 5 minutes for exercise explanation and 1
minute per participant.
Group size: optional
Group composition: international
Necessary materials: Ball, ball of wool, scissors