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Description

Classic Team task - get all team members through the web without touching it

Resources

Rope(s), string
Trees, posts or other supports for the rope
Stopwatch

Instructions

Setup: String or rope is tied between two trees, posts, or within a doorway to form a mesh of "holes". Holes are a mix of sizes, shapes and heights. Do not have too many more holes than the size of team you envisage participating.

The Goal: Move every team member from one side of the web to the other without touching the string.

Rules & Constraints (vary according to team ability):
- If a player touches the web, they may be required to restart, or in some versions, the whole team restarts. Alternatively, penalty points are awarded if a player touches the web
- Once a hole in the web is used it cannot be used again
- Participants may be made to make a plan and then not speak until the task is complete. They can then replan and see if they can improve on their score

Safety: It is imperative that participants are protected when they are being lifted through higher holes by ensuring that the teams on either side are both strong enough to support the participant without dropping them

Strategy: participants need to pass through higher/ more difficult holes when there are team members on both sides to assist them - use the minimum of easy holes initially, then the difficult holes and finish with the easiest holes.

Benefits: The activity highlights communication, trust, leadership, and strategic thinking under constraints.

Tags

• team activity
• team building activities

Badge Links

• Skills - Problem solving