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Diabolo Highest Throw

Short Description

A diabolo throwing contest where the highest clean throw and catch wins.

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Group Size: 2 to 40 players
Difficulty: mittel
Material: One diabolo and handsticks per player, open high space
Duration: approx. 5-10 minutes

Game Description

All players throw their diabolos high at the same time and must catch cleanly to stay in the game. A player is out if the throw is unsafe, uncatchable or not caught cleanly.

Repeat rounds until only a few players remain. In the final, the winner is the player who makes the highest safe throw and still catches it.

Setup

  • Use a high indoor hall or outdoor space with no overhead obstacles.
  • Mark a throwing area and keep spectators well outside the landing zone.
  • Decide whether players must catch their own diabolo or may catch any diabolo.

Variations

  • Allow catching any diabolo for chaotic convention play.
  • Require each player to catch their own diabolo for a stricter version.
  • Use distance-to-self instead of height.
  • Allow partner catches for a team version.

Safety Notes

High diabolos are hard and unpredictable. Clear the landing area and stop if throws drift toward spectators.

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