Challenge: Safety risks during movement and throwing Tip: The teacher should choose a soft ball and use light, non-injurious materials for building the tower (e.g. plastic cups or building blocks). Trick: Using colourful, highly visible materials is not only safer but also more motivating and provides visual support that helps students follow the game more easily, especially younger children or those who are more easily distracted.
Challenge: The game becomes predictable over time Tip: With more advanced groups, the teacher can introduce changing conditions that encourage students to rethink their strategies. Trick: For example, a time limit for rebuilding the tower can be introduced; or a scoring system that rewards not only winning but also creative solutions; or playing with multiple balls, which increases complexity and requires a higher level of cooperation.
Challenge: Uneven participation within the team Tip: The teacher should deliberately draw attention to the fact that every team member plays an important role in achieving collective success. Trick: Temporary role assignments can be used (e.g. “builder”, “observer”, “defender”), with roles rotating each round so that every student has the opportunity to try out different responsibilities.
