These kids sank the ball with their eyes closed

Chad Prosser, 7, closed his eyes, spun around three times and still tossed the basketball through the hoop.

“I got it on both tries,” the Poland Union Elementary first-grader said.

The basketball display was one of several activities at the school today as part of COSI on Wheels’ Science of Sports demonstration.

COSI is the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. COSI on Wheels travels to schools throughout Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia teaching children about science, said Stephanie Hernandez, outreach demonstrator.

The basketball display shows pupils how to use their other senses to make a basket. A parent volunteer taps a stick against the backboard so pupils, with eyes closed, get an idea where to aim.

Chad isn’t sure how he made both baskets, but he and older brother Chase play basketball together at home.

Kincaid Mrakovich, 7, and also in first grade, made one of his two tries from the free-throw line.

“I listened for the sound to know where to throw,” Kincaid said.

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