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Swinging Log

Extremely dynamic traversing element for one or more people.

  • Very challenging
  • Develops balance & agility
  • Demands vigilant spotting
  • Focus on team support
  • Individual or group initiative

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, assess your group’s physical abilities and spotting skills as required for this exercise.
  2. Divide into teams of 5 people with one (traversing) participant and a minimum of 4 spotters taking turns.
  3. Invite 2 of the spotters to stand one at each end of the log whose role it is to slow the swinging motion of the log by grabbing the support cables as soon as a fall occurs.
  4. Objective: Challenge each individual to walk from one end of the log to the other without support.
  5. A traversing participant must have at least two spotters, one on each side of the cable and positioned a half-step back from the side of the participant.
  6. As in all traversing elements, spotters will move with the participant.
  7. When a participant steps off or falls from the log, invite them to have another attempt or swap with another person.
  8. Allow as many attempts as possible within your allotted time frame.
  9. Process your group’s experience at the conclusion of the task.

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