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People sitting in circle playing quick group energiser Knee Impulse tapping hands on their neighbour's knees

Knee Impulse

Quick group energiser to build focus & coordination.

  • Passive
  • Playful & fun
  • Fosters trust & empathy
  • Ideal time-filler
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This quick group energiser creates instant engagement through a simple sequence of coordinated movements. Knee Impulse transforms a basic tapping action into a fun challenge that requires concentration and timing. Perfect for meetings or workshops that need a short break, this activity requires no equipment and works with groups of any size. The circular formation naturally builds connection while the physical contact adds energy. Suitable for all ages, it takes less than a minute to explain and delivers immediate results.

Knee Impulse – Quick Group Energiser
  1. Form a circle in a way that brings everyone’s legs (knees) close to their neighbours.
  2. Everyone extends their arms out in front, palms facing down.
  3. Place your left hand on your left-side neighbour’s knee, and right hand on your right-side neighbour’s knee, ie all arms are crossed with their neighbours.
  4. To start, one person taps one of their hands on a neighbour’s knee to initiate a series of taps.
  5. The impulse travels from left to right in sequence of the group’s knees.
  6. Your group aims to tap all knees in sequence around the circle as quickly as possible.
  7. Repeat several times, then reverse direction.

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  1. David Piang-Nee

    Great chilled activity that does require a bit of focus. Definitely for a new group, would use the table top/impulse variation described for the groups comfort level.

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