Walk & Stop

Walk & Stop is an energetic game that physically engages participants while developing their attention and responsiveness. Through three rounds, players must follow the facilitator's instructions, alternating between actions and reversals, creating a playful and interactive atmosphere. It is an excellent way to break the ice and prepare a group for an agility session.

Walkthrough

1. 1

   Introduction

   5 min

   The facilitator asks participants to stand up and explains the objective of the game: to experience agility of body and mind. They announce that the activity will take place in three rounds with instructions to follow. They ensure that everyone is ready and enthusiastic.

   Tip — Use an energetic and engaging tone to motivate participants from the start.

2. 2

   First round: Walk / Stop

   5 min

   The facilitator explains that when they say 'Walk', participants must walk, and when they say 'Stop', they must stop. After a few trials, they announce that participants must do the opposite: 'Walk' means stop and 'Stop' means walk. This trains participants to adapt quickly.

   Tip — Start slowly to allow participants to get used to it before increasing the pace.

3. 3

   Second round: Name / Clap

   5 min

   The facilitator adds two new instructions: 'Name' to say their name out loud and 'Clap' to clap their hands. They remind everyone that the previous instructions are reversed. After a few trials, they ask to reverse these new instructions as well. This increases the complexity and attention required.

   Tip — Encourage participants with humour to lighten the increasing difficulty.

4. 4

   Third round: Dance / Jump

   5 min

   The facilitator introduces two final instructions: 'Dance' to do a little dance step and 'Jump' to jump. They remind everyone that all instructions are reversed. Participants must now juggle multiple reversals, which strongly stimulates their responsiveness.

   Tip — Slightly increase the frequency of instructions to maintain dynamism.

5. 5

   Conclusion

   2 min

   The facilitator thanks participants for their engagement and good spirits. They highlight the importance of agility and quick adaptation in a professional context, relating it to the exercise experienced.

   Tip — Use concrete examples from professional life to connect with the exercise.

Variants

• Add additional instructions such as 'Turn' to spin around.
• Conduct the exercise in silence, using only gestures for the instructions.
• Ask participants to suggest their own reversed instructions for more creativity.