Quick Circle Energiser for Group Momentum - Galloping Hands
Quick Circle Energiser for Group Momentum - Galloping Hands is a circle dialogue exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Each person places their open palms face down onto their own laps (thighs.)
- When ready, a nominated person will slap their lap (both hands) causing their neighbour on their left to do exactly the same immediately afterwards, and so on (in sequence) around the circle.
- Announce that the group’s objective is to perform this task as quickly as possible.
- Go both directions, if desired, or try a variation.
- Galloping Hands Quick circle energiser to build momentum & enhance focus.
- Galloping Hands is a quick circle energiser that creates instant engagement as participants focus intensely on maintaining the rhythm and speed of the activity.
- Ideal for all settings when energy levels need a boost, this fun group energiser will establish a positive and cohesive atmosphere in just a few minutes.
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Go both directions, if desired, or try a variation.
Galloping Hands Quick circle energiser to build momentum & enhance focus.
Ideal for all settings when energy levels need a boost, this fun group energiser will establish a positive and cohesive atmosphere in just a few minutes.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Quick Circle Energiser for Group Momentum - Galloping Hands. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Go both directions, if desired, or try a variation.; ; Galloping Hands Quick circle energiser to build momentum & enhance focus.; Ideal for all settings when energy levels need a boost, this fun group energiser will establish a positive and cohesive atmosphere in just a few minutes.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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