New Paddle Ball

Paddle Ball Picture


  • Simple concept, but challenging to master. Try to get the ball through the paddle in as many ways possible!
  • A basic, easy to use toy designed for children ages 4+. The small rubber ball and long elastic cord make this toy a better choice for older children who can use it without endangering themselves.

  • This toy teaches hand-eye coordination as well as some basic physics concepts of energy. The ball is constantly going between elastic potential and kinetic energy.
  • These paddles cost very little to manufacture. Wood for the "paddle", the elastic band, rubber ball, and staples should cost less than $4 per set.

  • This toy is a little less durable than the average toy. In order to make the toy safer, the elastic cord will detach if pulled too hard. This helps ensure that nothing and no one can get tangled too badly in the cord.


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    Jonathan Goettler
    Carnegie Mellon University
    February 7, 2008