Group Juggle

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Duration Attendees Accessories Remote
~ 15 min >30

Something light

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Group Juggle is a popular icebreaker game that requires participants to work together to keep a ball or object in the air. The game encourages effective communication, coordination, and teamwork among participants, making it a great icebreaker for groups of all sizes and ages.

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🎓 How to use it



To play Group Juggle, have your group stand in a circle and choose a lightweight ball or object to use as the "juggled item". One participant starts by tossing the ball to another participant in the circle, who must then catch the ball and toss it to another participant. The goal is to keep the ball in the air and pass it around the circle without dropping it. Participants can use different throwing techniques, such as throwing overhand, underhand, or using their non-dominant hand to make the game more challenging.





🎯 Objective



The objective of Group Juggle is to encourage collaboration and effective communication among participants. By working together to keep the ball in the air, participants must practice coordination and timing, while also developing trust and teamwork skills.





🤔 When to use it



Group Juggle is a great icebreaker to use at the beginning of a team-building session or workshop to get participants energized and working together. It can also be used as a mid-point energizer to help break up longer sessions or as a fun activity at social events.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



Group Juggle can be adapted to suit different group sizes and settings. You can also add additional constraints to increase the difficulty level, such as requiring participants to use only one hand or to use a different body part to catch and throw the ball.





📔 Sources



  • "The Big Book of Team Building Games" by John W. Newstrom and Edward E. Scannell
  • "101 Ways to Make Training Active" by Melvin L. Silberman
  • "Icebreakers: A Sourcebook of Games, Exercises, and Simulations" by Ken Jones




  • 🧰 Quick Takeaway



    Group Juggle is a simple but effective icebreaker that encourages collaboration and teamwork among participants. By developing communication and coordination skills, participants can strengthen their ability to work together effectively as a team. It is a fun and engaging icebreaker that can be adapted to suit different group sizes and settings, making it a great addition to any team-building session or social event.



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