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How to Use an Inflatable Human Sphere

Inflatable human spheres are giant translucent plastic balls in which a person stands, runs, rolls, races and performs tricks. These balls are also called human hamster balls since they resemble the common hamster toy. Popularized by the television show "American Gladiators," the inflatable human sphere is a novelty toy, ideal for team building exercises, birthdays and parties that have large spaces for play.

Instructions

- 1
  Slide into the sphere through the hole. The holes on most inflatable spheres are zippers that open both from inside and outside. Once the person is inside the sphere, shut the zipper completely.
- 2
  Attach the air pump and inflate the sphere. The air pump should inflate the ball within a matter of minutes. To keep the sphere from deflating, verify that the connection point is tightly sealed after removing the air pump.
- 3
  Move around in the ball to get a feel for how it works. To move in a desired direction, use hands and feet in tandem to keep yourself upright and moving in the right direction.
- 4
  Play games with the human sphere. Common games using inflatable spheres include races and obstacle courses. Make these competitions either head-to-head or timed heats.

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