Cup Stacking

Speed-stack cups in specific sequences as an individual or a team, either against the clock or other players.

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It’s been scientifically proven that cup stacking improves children’s ambidexterity, concentration and hand-eye coordination by up to 30%
Cup stacking uses both sides of the brain, improving your child’s reaction time and even reading comprehension
It’s really fun – it’s got the ‘cool’ factor
Athleticism is not a necessary prerequisite to cup stacking — less sporty kids can do just as well or even better than more athletic kids
Kids can practice on their own or with friends

You don’t need special cups to start stacking — just find three same-size, relatively stiff plastic cups
It’s crucial to have a firm, flat surface that’s been cleared of any breakables
Start off with cups tucked into each other, then set up a pyramid, then take it apart
Add in more cups or more complicated sequences as kids grow more confident with the skill

This extract is part of a larger article “Sport stacking” from Wikipedia.