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Two people standing on a straight line playing the splits partner exercise

The Splits

Physically-challenging stretching game for partners.

  • Quick
  • Challenging
  • Develops balance & agility
  • Partner game
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form pairs.
  2. As if standing on a line, each person stands facing their partner, placing their right foot on the line directly touching the toe of their partner.
  3. Each person then places their left foot directly behind their right foot (on the line.)
  4. Each pair engages in a quick game of Rock-Paper-Scissors.
  5. The ‘winner’ moves their front foot to sit directly behind their other foot (on the line.)
  6. The ‘loser’ slides their front foot until it touches the toe of their partner’s front foot.
  7. Play continues with a series of Rock-Paper-Scissors games.
  8. With each round, only the front foot of each person moves.
  9. At any time, if someone touches the ground to prevent a fall, their partner shall be declared the winner.
  10. Play two or more rounds, and/or swap partners.

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Comments (3)

  1. jeorffreyso

    Thanks Mark! I like your last 2 debriefing questions which link this energizer to something worth developing for discussions. Awesome!

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  2. David Piang-Nee

    Great adaptation on ye Olde Rock-Paper-Scissors. Involves a bit of coordination, and balance. Lots of fun. And also great adaptation Wandu!

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  3. wandu

    This is one of our most popular camp games. But we run a tournament. Once a person touches the ground he becomes team “person he was playing” and rallies behind him/her. Then after they play some one else, win or lose, then the teams get bigger and lesser. We eventually run a grand finale between two very large teams (this is a great game for very large groups) doing very loud cheers for the other team.

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