How to Make a Hacky Sack

Footbag, more popularly known as hacky sack, has existed as a competitive sport since 1972. But did you know that Canadians reign as international champions in the annual World Footbag Championships? Get your ball-happy kid in on the fun by making one of her own.

Materials

Directions

1. Blow up each balloon and then let the air out.
2. Cut the necks off the balloons and using the funnel, fill a balloon with rice until it is completely full. Push down to compress it, and twist to keep the air out.
Stretch a second balloon over the first, in the opposite direction so that the twisted part is covered.
Take a third balloon and cut out designs with scissors. Stretch it over the ball to make the hacky sack stronger. The colour below will show through the holes, revealing a playful pattern.

Information and quotes from "Value Added", by Tim Johnson (Canadian...