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The '''Cannonball Alley''' is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the eighth obstacle during Venice Beach finals on [[American Ninja Warrior 6]].
  
The '''Cannonball Alley''' is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the eighth obstacle during Venice Beach finals on [[American Ninja Warrior 6]].
   
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Competitors must across three different sized balls with their hands. The balls were increasing in size on a slight decline, swinging back and forth from two secured lines.
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Competitors must get across three different-sized balls with their hands (and feet if they wanted) to reach the landing platform. The balls were increasing in size on a slight decline, swinging back and forth from two secured lines.
   
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This obstacle was proven to be brutal, as the first 14 competitors attempted the obstacle with different strategies, but none were successful, gaining a 100% failure rate for most of the night.
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In its debut during Venice Beach finals, the obstacle was proven to be brutal, as the first 14 competitors attempted the obstacle with different strategies, but none were successful, gaining a 100% failure rate for most of the night.
   
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[[File:Cannonball_Alley.png|thumb|276px|David Campbell attempting the Cannonball Alley during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals]]
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[[File:Kevin_Bull_Cannonball_Alley.gif|thumb|276px|Kevin Bull completed the Cannonball Alley by dismounting from the third ball upside down during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals]]
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It was finally conquered by [[Kevin Bull]], who wrapped his legs around the third ball and swung upside down towards the landing mat, eventually becoming the first finisher of the night.
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It was finally conquered by [[Kevin Bull]], who wrapped his legs around the third ball and swung upside down toward the landing mat, eventually becoming the first finisher of the night.
   
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In total, 16 out of 20 competitors who made it there failed, including top competitors such as [[Derek Nakamoto]], [[Evan Dollard]], [[Kyle Cochran]], and [[Alan Connealy]].
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In total, 16 out of 20 competitors who made it there failed, including top competitors such as [[Derek Nakamoto]], [[Evan Dollard]], [[Kyle Cochran]], and [[Alan Connealy]]. The only other three competitors who could complete this obstacle were [[Dustin Rocho]], [[James McGrath]], and [[David Campbell]] (who was the last runner and managed to become the second finisher).
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The only other three competitors who could complete this obstacle were [[Dustin Rocho]], [[James McGrath]], and [[David Campbell]] (who was the last runner and managed to become the second finisher).
  
   
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{{Clear}}
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==Other Season Apearances==
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==='''American Ninja Warrior 7'''===
 
[[File:ANW7_Cannonball_Alley.jpg|thumb|276px|American Ninja Warrior 7's Cannonball Alley in Orlando]]
  
[[File:ANW7_Cannonball_Alley.jpg|thumb|276px|American Ninja Warrior 7's Cannonball Alley in Orlando]]
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The Cannonball Alley returned on [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], as the eighth obstacle during Orlando finals, with a similar specification from Venice Beach finals, except the landing platform was placed higher, which made it harder to complete the obstacle with Kevin Bull's technique.
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The Cannonball Alley returned on [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], as the eighth obstacle during Orlando finals, with a similar specification from Venice Beach finals on the [[American Ninja Warrior 6|previous season]], albeit the landing platform was placed higher, which made it harder to complete the obstacle with [[Kevin Bull]]'s technique.
   
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Just like on the previous season, it had been the ninja killer of the majority of the competitors, eliminating top competitors such as [[Jo Jo Bynum]], [[Jared Woods|JJ Woods]], [[Eddy Stewart]], and [[Alexio Gomes]].
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Just like during Venice Beach finals on the [[American Ninja Warrior 6|previous season]], it had been the ninja killer of the majority of the competitors, eliminating top competitors such as [[Jo Jo Bynum]], [[Jared Woods|JJ Woods]], [[Eddy Stewart]], and [[Alexio Gomes]].
   
 
However, 7 out of 18 competitors could complete the obstacle, including [[David Rodriguez|Flip Rodriguez]], [[Travis Rosen]], [[Drew Drechsel]], and [[James McGrath]] (who also completed this obstacle during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals).
  
However, 7 out of 18 competitors could complete the obstacle, including [[David Rodriguez|Flip Rodriguez]], [[Travis Rosen]], [[Drew Drechsel]], and [[James McGrath]] (who also completed this obstacle during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals).
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{{clear}}
  
{{clear}}
 
==Cannonball Incline==
  
==Cannonball Incline==
 
[[File:ANW6_Cannonball_Incline.jpg|thumb|276px|American Ninja Warrior 6's Cannonball Incline in Stage Three]]
  
[[File:ANW6_Cannonball_Incline.jpg|thumb|276px|American Ninja Warrior 6's Cannonball Incline in Stage Three]]
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A modified version of the Cannonball Alley (called as the '''Cannonball Incline''') appeared as the first obstacle in Stage Three on [[American Ninja Warrior 6]], replacing the [[Roulette Cylinder]] from the past two American Ninja Warrior seasons. The obstacle also featured 3 balls, with the differences to the Cannonball Alley being:
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[[File:UvTW_Cannonball_Incline.jpg|thumb|276px|The Cannonball Incline during USA vs. The World]]
  
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*The balls were arranged in an incline, with the first and third balls being the smallest and the second ball being the largest.
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A modified version of Cannonball Alley (called as the '''Cannonball Incline''') appeared as the first obstacle in Stage Three on [[American Ninja Warrior 6]], replacing the [[Roulette Cylinder]] from the [[American Ninja Warrior 5|previous season]]. However, unlike the Cannonball Alley:
  
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* The balls were placed in ascending, with the largest ball in the middle, and
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*Each of the balls was only secured by one chain, with the smaller balls swinging in any direction.
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*After reaching the third ball, competitors must directly make the transition to the next obstacle (the [[Doorknob Grasper]]).
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* The balls were only secured by one chain. with the smaller balls swung in any direction.
  
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* After reaching the third ball, competitors must directly make the transition to the next obstacle (the [[Doorknob Grasper]]).
  
   
 
It eliminated no one out of the two competitors who attempted it (both [[Joe Moravsky]] and [[Elet Hall]] could get past it).
  
It eliminated no one out of the two competitors who attempted it (both [[Joe Moravsky]] and [[Elet Hall]] could get past it).
   
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[[File:UvTW_Cannonball_Incline.jpg|thumb|276px|The Cannonball Incline during USA vs. The World]]
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However, during [[American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World|USA vs. The World]], the balls were enlarged to the same size as the Cannonball Alley. As the result, it ensnared [[Paul Kasemir]] (Team USA) and [[Asa Kazuma]] (Team Japan). No one else failed it, since they either maintained grip and momentum, or skipped the middle ball altogether.
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However, during [[American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World|USA vs. The World]], the balls were enlarged to the same size as the Cannonball Alley. As the result, it ensnared [[Paul Kasemir]] (Team USA) and [[Asa Kazuma]] (Team Japan). No one else failed on the obstacle, since they either maintained grip and momentum or skipped the middle ball altogether.
   
 
On [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], the obstacle was replaced by the [[Psycho Chainsaw]].
  
On [[American Ninja Warrior 7]], the obstacle was replaced by the [[Psycho Chainsaw]].
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{{clear}}
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==='''Other Appearances'''===
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[[File:AusNW2_Ball_Swing_to_Cargo_Net.jpg|thumb|276px|Australian Ninja Warrior 2's Ball Swing to Cargo Net]]
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On [[Australian Ninja Warrior 2]], the Cannonball Incline appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1. However, the first and second balls were secured by two chains, and after reaching the third ball, competitors must make the transition to the cargo net and climb it down to reach the landing platform. Therefore, the obstacle was named as the Ball Swing to Cargo Net.
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{{clear}}
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==Other Appearances==
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==='''Ninja Warrior UK'''===
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[[File:NWUK5_Cannonball_Alley.jpg|thumb|276px|Ninja Warrior UK 5's Cannonball Alley]]
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On [[Ninja Warrior UK 5]], the Cannonball Alley appeared as the second obstacle during the finals' Stage 2. However, the obstacle featured 8 small balls instead of 3, and each of the balls was secured by just one chain (similar to the [[Cannonball Incline]] or [[Minefield]]).
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{{clear}}
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==='''Australian Ninja Warrior'''===
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[[File:AusNW3_Cannonball_Alley.jpg|thumb|276px|Australian Ninja Warrior 3's Cannonball Alley]]
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On [[Australian Ninja Warrior 3]], the Cannonball Alley appeared as the first obstacle in Stage Three. This time, the obstacle featured seven balls, with each the first three and the last two balls being secured by just one chain, and the fourth and fifth balls being secured with two chains each.
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{{clear}}
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==Competitors' Success Rate==
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*All results based on the NBC broadcast and external information found
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===Cannonball Alley===
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{| class="wikitable sortable zebra" width="100%"
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="20%" |ANW
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="20%" |Clears
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="30%" |Attempts
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="30%" |Percentage
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|-
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|[[American Ninja Warrior 6|ANW6]]
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|4
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|20
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|20%
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|-
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|[[American Ninja Warrior 7|ANW7]]
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|7
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|18
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|38.89%
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|-
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|Total
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|11
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|38
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|28.95%
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|}
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===Cannonball Incline===
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{| class="wikitable sortable zebra" width="100%"
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="20%" |ANW
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="20%" |Clears
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="30%" |Attempts
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!style="background-color: #4D0503;" width="30%" |Percentage
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|-
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|[[American Ninja Warrior 6|ANW6]]
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|2
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|2
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|100%
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|-
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|[[American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World|USA vs. The World]]
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|7
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|9
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|77.78%
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|-
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|Total
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|9
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|11
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|81.82%
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|}
 
[[Category:American Ninja Warrior 6]]
  
[[Category:American Ninja Warrior 6]]
 
[[Category:American Ninja Warrior 7]]
  
[[Category:American Ninja Warrior 7]]

Revision as of 14:57, 3 August 2019

ANW6 Cannonball Alley

American Ninja Warrior 6's Cannonball Alley in Venice Beach

The Cannonball Alley is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the eighth obstacle during Venice Beach finals on American Ninja Warrior 6.

Competitors must get across three different-sized balls with their hands (and feet if they wanted) to reach the landing platform. The balls were increasing in size on a slight decline, swinging back and forth from two secured lines.

In its debut during Venice Beach finals, the obstacle was proven to be brutal, as the first 14 competitors attempted the obstacle with different strategies, but none were successful, gaining a 100% failure rate for most of the night.

Kevin Bull Cannonball Alley

Kevin Bull completed the Cannonball Alley by dismounting from the third ball upside down during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals

It was finally conquered by Kevin Bull, who wrapped his legs around the third ball and swung upside down toward the landing mat, eventually becoming the first finisher of the night.

In total, 16 out of 20 competitors who made it there failed, including top competitors such as Derek Nakamoto, Evan Dollard, Kyle Cochran, and Alan Connealy. The only other three competitors who could complete this obstacle were Dustin Rocho, James McGrath, and David Campbell (who was the last runner and managed to become the second finisher).

Other Season Apearances

American Ninja Warrior 7

ANW7 Cannonball Alley

American Ninja Warrior 7's Cannonball Alley in Orlando

The Cannonball Alley returned on American Ninja Warrior 7, as the eighth obstacle during Orlando finals, with a similar specification from Venice Beach finals on the previous season, albeit the landing platform was placed higher, which made it harder to complete the obstacle with Kevin Bull's technique.

Just like during Venice Beach finals on the previous season, it had been the ninja killer of the majority of the competitors, eliminating top competitors such as Jo Jo Bynum, JJ Woods, Eddy Stewart, and Alexio Gomes.

However, 7 out of 18 competitors could complete the obstacle, including Flip Rodriguez, Travis Rosen, Drew Drechsel, and James McGrath (who also completed this obstacle during American Ninja Warrior 6's Venice Beach finals).

Cannonball Incline

ANW6 Cannonball Incline

American Ninja Warrior 6's Cannonball Incline in Stage Three

A modified version of the Cannonball Alley (called as the Cannonball Incline) appeared as the first obstacle in Stage Three on American Ninja Warrior 6, replacing the Roulette Cylinder from the past two American Ninja Warrior seasons. The obstacle also featured 3 balls, with the differences to the Cannonball Alley being:

  • The balls were arranged in an incline, with the first and third balls being the smallest and the second ball being the largest.
  • Each of the balls was only secured by one chain, with the smaller balls swinging in any direction.
  • After reaching the third ball, competitors must directly make the transition to the next obstacle (the Doorknob Grasper).

It eliminated no one out of the two competitors who attempted it (both Joe Moravsky and Elet Hall could get past it).

UvTW Cannonball Incline

The Cannonball Incline during USA vs. The World

However, during USA vs. The World, the balls were enlarged to the same size as the Cannonball Alley. As the result, it ensnared Paul Kasemir (Team USA) and Asa Kazuma (Team Japan). No one else failed on the obstacle, since they either maintained grip and momentum or skipped the middle ball altogether.

On American Ninja Warrior 7, the obstacle was replaced by the Psycho Chainsaw.


Other Appearances

AusNW2 Ball Swing to Cargo Net

Australian Ninja Warrior 2's Ball Swing to Cargo Net

On Australian Ninja Warrior 2, the Cannonball Incline appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1. However, the first and second balls were secured by two chains, and after reaching the third ball, competitors must make the transition to the cargo net and climb it down to reach the landing platform. Therefore, the obstacle was named as the Ball Swing to Cargo Net.

Other Appearances

Ninja Warrior UK

NWUK5 Cannonball Alley

Ninja Warrior UK 5's Cannonball Alley

On Ninja Warrior UK 5, the Cannonball Alley appeared as the second obstacle during the finals' Stage 2. However, the obstacle featured 8 small balls instead of 3, and each of the balls was secured by just one chain (similar to the Cannonball Incline or Minefield).


Australian Ninja Warrior

AusNW3 Cannonball Alley

Australian Ninja Warrior 3's Cannonball Alley

On Australian Ninja Warrior 3, the Cannonball Alley appeared as the first obstacle in Stage Three. This time, the obstacle featured seven balls, with each the first three and the last two balls being secured by just one chain, and the fourth and fifth balls being secured with two chains each.

Competitors' Success Rate

  • All results based on the NBC broadcast and external information found

Cannonball Alley

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW6 4 20 20%
ANW7 7 18 38.89%
Total 11 38 28.95%

Cannonball Incline

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW6 2 2 100%
USA vs. The World 7 9 77.78%
Total 9 11 81.82%
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