The basic Clever Catch play is simple.  Two or more players toss the ball to each other and answer the question found under their left thumb.  However, you can make all kinds of variations to suit your class requirements.  For example:

• Have the teacher toss the ball to students who answer the question under their left thumb.

• Have students toss the ball to the teacher who asks the thrower a question.

• Have two or more Clever Catch titles in use to add some uncertainty about the topic.

• Vary the rule for selecting a question - left thumb, right middle finger, etc.

• Form two teams and have players line up opposite each other and toss the Clever Catch ball back and forth.

• Form a circle of individual players who can toss to each other.

• Toss to each player in order or draw names at random to decide who will be the next catcher.

• Change from the catcher answers the question to the catcher asks the question.

• Try time trials - which team can answer an agreed number of questions in the least time.

• Provide suitable prizes as an incentive.

With Clever Catch, there is almost no end to the ways you can challenge, excite and motivate your students.