Host Mr. Gianni performs an experiment to see which ball is the most resistant to being pierced. He tests a basketball, a toy ball, a football, and a work ball using various methods, including a soft air compressed air gun, a blowpipe with a sharp dart, and a crossbow. The crossbow proves to be the most effective method, successfully piercing the soccer ball.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The experiment involves testing the resistance of different types of balls (basketball, toy ball, football, tennis ball) to various piercing methods.
2. The first testing method used is an air compressed air gun with lead shells.
3. The air gun was used to test the resistance of a basketball.
4. A blowpipe with a sharp dart was used to test the resistance of a toy ball (Elsa's ball).
5. The toy ball was successfully pierced by the blowpipe.
6. A crossbow was used to test the resistance of a basketball.
7. The crossbow successfully pierced the basketball, causing it to be cut in four.
8. The crossbow was also used to test the resistance of a soccer ball.
9. The soccer ball was successfully pierced by the crossbow, with a wider tip used to prevent over-penetration.
10. The tip of the arrow got stuck in the wood during the experiment with the soccer ball.
11. The arrow was successfully removed from the wood without significant damage.
12. The experiment did not have time to test the resistance of a tennis ball.