Free download Games and Flash Games. Knockout - push them in, pop them out - you can win by a knockout! Each player places double sided pieces into a standing hexagon. You can trap your opponent and pop out his stoppers with yours. At the end of the game, you count your stoppers, and whoever has more wins!

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1. To begin the drill, the first player in line shoots from the designated spot.

2. If they miss, the shooter can immediately sprint in, rebound the basketball, and then finish with a layup or close shot around the hoop.

3. As soon as the ball leaves the shooter hands, the second player can shoot the ball.

4. If the first player makes a shot before the second player, then they quickly rebound the ball and pass it back to the next person in line.

5. If the second player makes a shot before the first player, the first player is out.

6. This continues until there's a winner.

Variations:

Shooting Spot Location - Instead of always using the free-throw line, change the spot players are required to initially shoot from. You could make it further away (three-point line) or even closer for the youngest of players.

Must Make Distance Shot - Instead of finishing with a layup after a missed shot, players are required to rebound the ball, retreat back to the 'shooting spot' and then shoot again.

Left-Handed Finish - If you're coaching advanced players, set a rule that players must finish with their non-preferred hand after missing the first shot.

Coaching Points:

• After a missed shot and rebound, make sure players are using the correct hand to make the layup.
• Don’t allow the players to intentionally miss the first shot so they can get a quick rebound and put it back in.
• The person next in line should be down in a stance and ready to receive the ball.
• Once a player scores or gets knocked out, they must pass the basketball to the next player in line as quickly as possible.
• This drill is meant to be fun for the kids, keep it entertaining!
• As the coach, don’t be afraid to join in!

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GamePigeon is a mobile gaming app for iOS devices. The app was launched by the company Vitalii Zlotskii^[1] on September 13, 2016, as a result of the iOS 10 update, which expanded how users could interact with the Messages app.^[2][3] Thus, users could access and utilizes the features of the GamePigeon app while in the Messages app.^[2]

Development and release[edit]

The app was released on September 13, 2016, coinciding with the launch of iOS 10.^[3] The app was released for free,^[4] although it includes in-app purchases to unlock additional items, such as pool cues.^[5]

Games in the app[edit]

The following is a list of games which users can play within GamePigeon:

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Sources:^[6][7][8]

In 2016, Poker was cited as one of the games included in GamePigeon,^[9][10] although it is not listed on the game's App Store description.^[6]

Reception[edit]

GamePigeon has enjoyed commercial success, with VentureBeat noting that GamePigeon was ranked number-one in the 'Top Free' category of the iMessage App Store, six months after its release.^[11] Critically, GamePigeon has been generally well received, being highlighted by online media publications early on shortly after the iOS 10 launch.^[10] It has since been included on many 'best iMessage apps' lists.^[3][8][11] Based on over 88,000 ratings, the game holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on the App Store.^[6] Julian Chokkattu of Digital Trends wrote 'GamePigeon should be like the pre-installed versions of Solitaire and Minesweeper that used to come with older iterations of Windows.'^[8] On its launch day, Boy Genius Report included it on a list of '10 of the best iMessage apps, games and stickers for iOS 10 on launch day.'^[2]The Daily Dot wrote, 'GamePigeon is easily the best current gaming option within iMessages.'^[3]

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8-Ball and Cup Pong have been particularly well received by media outlets.^[12]The Daily Dot had specific praise for the app's billiards game: '8-Ball controls shockingly smoothly with your fingers, and there’s nothing quite like destroying a dear friend in poker.'^[3] During his 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, Cory Booker was cited as playing the game with his family.^[13]

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In 2017, CNBC cited one teenager who expressed that GamePigeon was one of just a few reasons that those in her age range use the iMessage app.^[14] The game has received particular positive reception for allowing introverted individuals to exercise a form social activity; similarly, the game was highlighted as a way to maintain social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.^[7][15][16]

Influence[edit]

Snapchat released an in-message games app called Snapchat Games.^[17]

As an April Fools' Day joke, The Chronicle, a Duke University newspaper, published that Duke's athletic program adopted Cup Pong as an official varsity sport.^[18]

References[edit]

1. ^Takahashi, Dean (October 20, 2016). 'Mastermind Studios launches Battle Bash strategy game on iMessage'. VentureBeat. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
2. ^ ^abcSiegal, Jacob (September 13, 2016). '10 of the best iMessage apps, games and stickers for iOS 10 on launch day'. Boy Genius Report. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
3. ^ ^abcdeBond, John-Michael (February 28, 2020). 'Text like a champ with these 5 free apps for iMessages'. The Daily Dot. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
4. ^Johnson, Khari (March 5, 2018). 'Google search results now available in Apple's iMessage app drawer'. VentureBeat. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
5. ^Dirks, Brent (December 7, 2019). '9 Best iMessage Games and How to Play Them With Your Friends'. MakeUseOf. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
6. ^ ^abc'GamePigeon on the App Store'. Apple Inc. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
7. ^ ^ab'Here's How I'm Hosting a 'Social Distancing Cup Pong Tournament' This Weekend'. WPST. 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
8. ^ ^abcChokkattu, Julian (August 18, 2017). 'Own an iPhone 7? Try these 15 iMessage apps, sticker packs, games for iOS 10'. Digital Trends. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
9. ^Vorhees, John (December 23, 2016). 'My Favorite iMessage Apps and Sticker Packs of 2016'. MacStories.net. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
10. ^ ^abPullen, John Patrick (October 18, 2016). 'The Ultimate Guide to Apple's New Messages App'. Time. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
11. ^ ^abJohnson, Khari (March 20, 2017). 'Forget stickers: iMessage's top 15 apps and games'. VentureBeat. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
12. ^Bell, Killian (September 3, 2019). 'Apple has no plans to scrap iMessage apps and games'. cultofmac.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
13. ^'2020 Presidential Democratic Candidates Reveal Their Pop Culture Favorites'. E! Online. July 18, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
14. ^Castillo, Michelle (February 28, 2017). 'Teens explain how they really use Snapchat and Instagram, and why Facebook still matters'. CNBC. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
15. ^Rao, Emma (March 10, 2020). 'Revisiting introversion and extroversion: Learning from each other, part 2'. The Tufts Daily. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
16. ^Webb, Jack (March 24, 2020). 'People are reviving iMessage games during self-isolation - here's how to find them'. Evening Standard. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
17. ^Sherrill, Cameron (March 31, 2020). 'The 15 Best Mobile Games to Wile Away Hour After Hour Playing in 2020'. Esquire. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
18. ^'Duke Athletics adds GamePigeon 'Cup Pong' as official varsity sport'. The Chronicle. April 1, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.