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Four people in tight circle about to sit on each others laps, a team trust activity called Lap Circle

Lap Circle

Team trust activity to build confidence & cooperation.

  • Quick
  • Fun & engaging
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Circle game
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This team trust activity creates a physical demonstration of how mutual support benefits everyone. Lap Circle transforms individual balance into a shared experience that shows the power of interdependence. Perfect for team retreats or workshops, this fun group initiative requires no equipment and minimal space. The simple setup leads to powerful insights about trust and reliance on others. Suitable for most mobility levels, it provides both laughter and meaningful discussion about how teams support each other.

Lap Circle – Team Trust Activity
  1. Form a very tight circle, with each person facing to their left.
  2. Each person places their hands gently onto the shoulders of the person in front of them.
  3. Check that your group is actually standing in a circle, ie no corners.
  4. When ready, invite everyone to slowly bend at their knees, and push their butt out to gently sit down on the lap of the person behind them.
  5. Sit for as long as your group is comfortable.

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Comments (1)

  1. Jit Raya

    I have had tried this excersise with the group up to 50 people, it looks good, But at the beginning, I worry that the object would fail, so I run the object quite short and not much of variations. Next, I will try again, thanks khun Mark.
    I would keep this exercise 5 stars

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