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The Wall

Classic team-based challenge involving vigilant spotting.

  • Physically challenging
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Develops spotting skills
  • Focus on team support
  • Multiple variations

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, assess your group’s physical abilities and spotting skills as required for this exercise.
  2. Ask your group to stand on one side (smooth-face) of the wall.
  3. Objective: Challenge your group to pass every member of their team over the wall as quickly and as safely as possible.
  4. For safety purposes, team members can position themselves as spotters on either side of the wall at any time, ie when a participant is actively being passed over the wall, everyone is a spotter.
  5. No more than four people are permitted on top of the wall at any time, including the person being passed.
  6. Any person who is off the ground (including those positioned on the wall) must have at least one person spotting them at all times.
  7. Allow up to 20 minutes to complete the task (or other time as will challenge your group.)
  8. Process your group’s experience at the conclusion of the task.

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