The Indiana Fever may have had problems last season when it came to injuries, but they haven't let it affect their team bond. Throughout the season, they've kept taking up activities to boost their morale.

And it's not their first time doing so. Last season, the Fever ensured the first 10 minutes of their training sessions weren't related to basketball. Former coach Christie Sides and her team came up with team-building activities.

“It you don't have that, it can get really long when you don't have a game to prepare for.” 

And this season was no different. Caitlin Clark and her mates took on five mini challenges to create some memorable moments.

1. Reaction & Timing Drop Game

One person held a bar with six hanging sticks. Each stick was released, and the players had to react quickly and catch as many falling sticks as possible. Surprisingly, Sophie Cunningham was the only one to catch all six without fail.

2. Object Accuracy Challenge

For this game, players stood at a round table and aimed at targets on a photo using a stick. The challenge was played twice. First, Aliyah Boston emerged as the winner by scoring three times. Then, Lexie Hull beat Caitlin Clark.

3. Elevator Reflex Game

This was a reaction-based challenge where timing mattered. Players had to step in and react at the right moment. Surprisingly, no one was able to complete the challenge successfully. While Caitlin Clark attempted it, the elevator opened due to the sensors as she put her foot in.

4. Cup Stacking Team Challenge

This game was fun and simple. Players had to stack and unstack cups in a specific pattern. When Lexie Hull and Caitlin Clark took on the challenge, Clark took over. She built a tower with red and blue cups and then demolished it herself.

5. Arrange the Caps

For this challenge, Lexie Hull was given four caps to match with the ones inside a cupboard. After each attempt, a teammate told her how many were right or wrong. Not surprisingly, Hull eventually got it right after a few tries.

So yes, the team chemistry you see on the court for the Indiana Fever is built through small efforts like these.

Written by

Yashika Dutta

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar