Force and Motion: Come Back Ball

Quick science experiments require few or no materials and many can be done on the spur of the moment.  Here is a quick experiment you can do with your students!

Have you ever rolled a ball and had it come back to you?  Did you know you can make that happen?
Give your students a ball and  let them try it on their own.  Some will figure it out! 

1.  Roll the ball a few times to get a good feel!
2.  Roll it again and flip your wrist up a bit to make it spin backward.
3.  Continue to practice until you find that the ball comes back.
4.  Can you do it with other balls in different sizes? 
5.  Try a hoola hoop!

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