An activity that never fails to improve group participation and cooperation.
Materials
A rope
How to Play
- Firstly, tie the rope between two trees/poles at a height that is approximately hip height of your tallest participants (approx 1m for most groups)
- Have your group stand together on one side of the ‘electric fence’ (the rope)
- Explain that the fence is extremely dangerous so nobody can touch it, also stress that cannot go under it as there are invisible ‘lasers’ that will zap!
- The aim is for all group members to get over to the otherside without anyone being ‘zapped’
- If the fence is touched, all group members must go back across to the otherside and start again
- Upon completion facilitate a detailed discussion about the groups performance and discuss the importance of teamwork
Note
- Some players will attempt to simply jump the fence – rule this out early as it defeats the purpose of the exercise
- Players will hopefully figure out ways to safely assist others over, however it is crucial to ensure you are monitoring safety at all times