[For Seniors] Exciting! Ball-Based Recreation

Gum-Gum Kick Bowling

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It’s a game where a newspaper ball is connected to your foot with a rubber band, and you try to kick it to knock down milk-carton pins in front of you.

It tests fine control of your foot—like whether you can bring the ball into a good kicking position and transfer your kicking power effectively.

You can also see individual styles: will you focus on a single, concentrated kick to topple as many pins as possible, or prioritize speed by kicking repeatedly? You can adjust the difficulty by changing the length of the rubber band or the size of the ball, so let’s have people try it in various configurations.

Brain-training recreation with a ball

[Elderly Recreation] Brain Training and Activities You Can Do in a Circle [Preventive Care]

It’s a game where everyone sits on chairs to form a circle and passes balls to the next person.

The balls differ in color and shape, and only the specified ball is passed along.

The tricky parts are judging whether you’re holding the specified ball and being able to stop the previously specified ball.

The speed at which the balls are passed is also important—when it increases, people feel rushed, and the brain-training element of identifying the balls becomes even stronger.

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Chaotic Balloon Volleyball

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It’s a game where two teams sit facing each other across a table and try to knock as many balloons as possible into the opponent’s side.

With so many balloons in play, players must fend off attacks while batting balloons away, so quick hand movements are put to the test.

During the time limit, you’re constantly chasing balloons with your hands, creating a lively atmosphere.

By eagerly reaching for the colorful balloons, the game not only trains physical movement but also offers visual enjoyment.

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Ring Valley Game

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This is a game where you keep a balloon volleyball rally going while also keeping track of how many times you can send the balloon through a ring installed above.

By adding an extra element to the rally, players can focus more on the game, and aiming to hit the balloon upward can also help improve posture.

Quick decisions are important too—such as whether you should be the one to put the balloon through the ring or hit it to a spot that makes it easier for someone else to do so.

Splitting into teams and taking on the challenge together may also be a key point for boosting fun, as it helps teammates feel a stronger bond.

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Sing and dance! Ball exercises

This is an exercise where you move a ball to the music, making it a fun way to train your body.

By feeling the bright, uplifting mood of “Tsubasa wo Kudasai,” you become more conscious of making big, expansive movements.

Since the song has a relaxed tempo, being able to apply steady, sustained force to the ball over time is another key point.

Progressing without rushing and checking each movement leads to smoother body mechanics.

If you add choreography that reflects the imagery of the song, you can feel its world even more and make the exercise even more enjoyable.

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Rhythmic exercises to the beat of “365-Step March”

[Care Prevention • Supervised by a Physical Therapist] Ball Exercises to the Rhythm! / 365-Step March

This is an exercise where you move a ball to the rhythm of Kiyoko Suizenji’s song “365-Step March.” The rhythm is easy to follow, so encourage participants to be mindful of it and move their bodies firmly.

In line with the song’s forward-moving feel, the exercise focuses on moving the ball with the feet.

Incorporate solid marching steps to develop the ability to lift the legs and to move the knee joints smoothly.

Using a ball also helps clarify which muscles to engage, which is another key point to emphasize.

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Shoo Away Game

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Recreation activities at senior facilities can be a lot of work to prepare, right? For those in that situation, I recommend the “Get Outta Here” game—easy to set up and great for getting everyone excited.

All you need are newspaper and tape.

Roll up a newspaper into a stick as-is, and crumple up plenty of balls.

Once you mark out territories on the floor with tape, you’re ready to go.

On “Ready, go!” start the game and use the newspaper sticks to push the balls into the other team’s territory.

The situation changes every second, so cheering gets heated too.

If bending down is difficult, you can set up the territories on tables to keep it safe.

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