Baffling Puzzle Ball

Two baffling puzzles, a race game, a ball, and a safe in one. First, see who can assemble it in the least amount of time. Then once assembled, see if your friends can take it a part. It’s almost impossible when you don’t know the secret. Unlike most interlocking ball puzzles, this one uses a totally new, unique secret to make it work. There is no one key piece. Made of 6 identical interlocking pieces, once assembled, the ball expands or contracts as the 6 interlocking pieces are pulled apart or pushed together. Most puzzlers will quickly see how the pieces fit together to form the ball. The challenge is in the physical dexterity required to orient, position and coordinate all six pieces preciously enough to slide together. Once mastered, it is fun to see how quickly you can assemble the ball. Challenge your friends and family to see who is the fastest. There are (at least) two different solutions for quickly assembling the puzzle.
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