Foursquare Switch
Foursquare Switch is a structured group exercise for constructive conflict: it helps participants surface tension or disagreement in a structured way.
How to run it
- Play starts with a serve from player in square number 4 (or letter A).
- After the ball bounces in a square but before the player hits it, they can call out another number (1-4) or letter (A, B, C, or D) to switch with.
- After switching the players must play any ball in their new square.
- The same rules apply as standard foursquare; if players don’t continue the play of the ball they go to the end of the line.
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Play starts with a serve from player in square number 4 (or letter A).
After the ball bounces in a square but before the player hits it, they can call out another number (1-4) or letter (A, B, C, or D) to switch with.
After switching the players must play any ball in their new square.
The same rules apply as standard foursquare; if players don’t continue the play of the ball they go to the end of the line.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Foursquare Switch. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Play starts with a serve from player in square number 4 (or letter A).; After the ball bounces in a square but before the player hits it, they can call out another number (1-4) or letter (A, B, C, or D) to switch with.; After switching the players must play any ball in their new square.; The same rules apply as standard foursquare; if players don’t continue the play of the ball they go to the end of the line.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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