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Minute to Win It - Games - How's It Hangin'

Blueprint Description[]

In this challenge, the contestant must hang a banana from a string attached to their waist, with the bottom of the banana positioned twelve inches off the ground. Using the momentum generated by their hips, the player must swing this dangling banana to knock two oranges across the floor and into a hula hoop.

Game Description[]

Using a banana hanging on a string from the waist, player must guide 2 oranges into a hula hoop.

History[]

This is a level 2 challenge. There is another version at level 1 that requires 1 orange.

Household Items:[]

  • Hula Hoop
  • Banana
  • 2 oranges
  • String

Set Up:[]

Tie the string to 1 end of the banana, then tie the other end to the front of a belt so that the banana hangs 1 foot from the floor. Place the hula hoop on the ground, with each orange on either side, 8 feet from the hoop. When the clock starts, player may bend knees and swing hips to guide the orange with the banana.

John Moran

How's it Hanging? Not too good for John Moran, who was eliminated on the challenge.

Rules:[]

1. Prior to game start, contestant stands in designated start zone wearing belt with banana, and hands at sides.

2. Contestant may only guide an orange with the banana.

3. Contestant's hands may not touch the floor, rope, or banana.

4. Contestant must not move or alter the hula hoop.

5. To complete the game, contestant must get two oranges concurrently inside the hula hoop within the 60-second time limit, and they must remain there for three consecutive seconds.

6. Any orange hit by a banana within the 60-second time limit may count toward completion of game.

7. If an orange rolls out of the 60-second circle, the game is failed.

Tips & Tricks[]

  • Use your hips to generate momentum: The key to knocking the oranges across the floor with the banana is to use the momentum generated by your hips to swing the banana back and forth. Practice swinging the banana to get a feel for the right amount of force and speed to use.
    • To do this, you'll need to move your hips in a circular motion while swinging the banana. Practice swinging the banana to get a feel for the right amount of force and speed to use.
  • Pay attention to the position of the oranges: Make sure that you're aiming for the center of the oranges, as this will give you the best chance of knocking them into the hula hoop. If you're hitting the oranges off-center, they may not go as far or stay in the hula hoop.
  • Use a consistent swing technique: Try to use the same swing technique each time you try to knock an orange into the hula hoop. This could involve maintaining a consistent speed and angle of attack, and using the same amount of force each time.
  • Practice your aim: Practice aiming the bananas towards the oranges and try to hit them as consistently as possible. This will help you improve your accuracy and reduce the chances of missing the hula hoop.
  • If you struggle with getting the oranges over the hula hoop, try this.
    • Increase the force of your swing: If you're not generating enough force with your swings, try increasing the speed and strength of your swings. This could involve swinging the banana harder or faster, or using your hips to generate more momentum.
    • Adjust your aim: Make sure that you're aiming for the center of the oranges and the hula hoop, as this will give you the best chance of getting the oranges into the hula hoop. If you're aiming too high or too low, the oranges may not go as far or stay in the hula hoop.
      • To use these strategies in tandem, you'll need to focus on both generating momentum with your hips and using a consistent swing technique at the same time. This may take some practice, but with enough repetition, you should be able to generate enough force while keeping the orange on a straight path.
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