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Line of people playing Jump Clap Spin Run energetic circle game

Jump Clap Spin Run

Energetic circle game to boost group energy & coordination.

  • Simple
  • Highly interactive
  • Progressively challenging
  • Fosters critical thinking
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This energetic circle game creates a dynamic atmosphere that boosts group energy and coordination through rhythmic movement patterns. Jump Clap Spin Run encourages active participation while developing listening skills, reaction time and spatial awareness. Perfect for classrooms, workshops and team meetings seeking a fun energetic game that quickly engages everyone. The fast-paced nature of this interactive energiser game helps transition groups between activities while fostering concentration and mutual support.

Jump Clap Spin Run – Energetic Circle Game
  1. Form a circle.
  2. Instruct your group to follow and maintain a particular pattern of movement.
  3. The pattern will move in a right-hand direction.
  4. By way of demonstration, start by performing a little jump.
  5. Immediately, the person to your right will clap.
  6. The next person (to the right) will spin 360 degrees.
  7. Finally, the next person (to the right) will enter the circle and run to any spot between two people on the other side of the circle.
  8. The person who moved spots will restart the pattern of movements with a jump.
  9. This routine of jump, clap, spin and run continues over and over.
  10. Encourage your group to prompt others to maintain the pace and pattern.
  11. Continue playing for a minute or two and/or try a variation.

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