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Finger Fencing

Fun partner tag game to build coordination & quick reflexes.

  • Playful & fun
  • Highly energetic
  • Physically challenging
  • Partner activity
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This fun partner tag game combines strategy, reflexes and coordination in a playful competitive format. Finger Fencing creates an engaging challenge as participants maintain a special handshake while attempting to tag their partner. The partner tag activity requires no equipment and minimal space, making it perfect for classroom warm-ups or workshop energisers. This challenging tag exercise develops focus and quick decision-making skills.

Finger Fencing – Fun Partner Tag Game
  1. Form pairs.
  2. Each person grasps the right hand of their partner in a special handshake whereby each of their thumbs rests on top of their partner’s hand.
  3. Each person extends and points their index finger towards their partner, creating a ‘foil.’
  4. On the call of “ON GUARD,” each person aims to be the first to tag their partner somewhere below their waist.
  5. Play several rounds, or swap partners.

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  1. David Piang-Nee

    Easy and simple, one of my go to activities when beginning group sessions.
    Variation is to ask participants to use their non master hand
    Tag point for me is knee and below

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