The Ball Run. Much less dangerous than the Spanish version with the horns.
If you fancy trying it at home (or at the beach smartypants) here’s how it’s done.
Apparatus:
– Beach (sandy), cups for scooping, balls (with a bit of weight to them, ping pong balls are a bit rubbish for this).
Method:
1. Find a beach. Need a bit of a slope and damp sand.
2. Build a mound, the higher the better.
3. Scoop out your run.
4. Keep on scooping
5. And a bit more.
6. Test run and yes, more scooping.
(Top tip for ten – it’s all about being smooth. And watching out for those little bumps!)
Results:
Ball goes like the clappers. Woohoo!
Conclusion:
The steeper the slope the better (which is obvious, obviously). Damp sand is key with the added bonus you can simultaneously build a sandcastle. Lots of testing and modifying.
After that, charge passing Italians for the pleasure of having a go and then spend the night watching people fall into it. Ah, marvellous.
Below dramatic footage of the Ball Run. It looks like I used a drone but it’s actually just me holding the camera. Good huh!
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