Overview of Activity

Put those old single use plastic bags to use. For many young people across the globe, entertainment is not found in the latest Xbox game. It is found in using their creativity to create games—like making a football by using only twine and shopping bags!

Equipment Needed

• 5 plastic shopping bags
• String, yarn or twine

Instructions

1. Scrunch four bags into a ball, and place the then into another bag.
2. Close the bag.
3. Wrap the handles of the bag around the wad and tie the ends.
4. Wrap the yarn or twine around the ball and tie the ends.
5. You are now ready for a game of football!

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Risk Assessment

Leader in charge: Ed

Hazard Identified/ Risks from it?	Who is at risk?	How are risks already controlled? What extra controls are needed?
Low Impact injury – Risk of knocking/striking body part on piece of furniture or other person	All	Ensure there is enough space to do the activity by moving any furniture and making other people aware of what you are about to do.
Strangulation	All	Avoid using items at a height that could easily get caught around the neck. Consider using items that have a breakaway feature or a low snapping point under tension.