Tennis Ball Relay Challenge: The Team Building Activity That Builds Real Collaboration India 2026
Two teams of 10. Each person holds a tennis ball with both hands, passing relay-style. One ball per person at a time. Fastest team wins. This simple game reveals team dynamics no boardroom ever could.
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