Jump In Jump Out

Type: Energizer

Logistics Required: Nil

Instructions:

1. Form a circle with each participant about 2 metres apart, facing into the centre.

2. Announce to the group that you want them to, “SAY WHAT I SAY, AND DO WHAT I SAY”.

3. Practice this skill with one of four commands – “JUMP IN,” “JUMP OUT,” “JUMP LEFT” or “JUMP RIGHT”.

4. Call out a series of ‘Jump’ commands, one after another for 20 seconds.

5. Re-form the circle, and announce that you now want the group to, “SAY THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT I SAY, AND DO WHAT I SAY.”

6. Continue with a series of ‘jump’ commands, one after another for 20 seconds, or until the circle breaks up too much.

Variations:

1. Do The Opposite: Announce that you want the group to “SAY what I say, and DO THE OPPOSITE of what I say.” For example, if I say “Jump Left”, the group will say “Jump Left” as they jump to the right.

2. New Commands: Add extra commands, such as “JUMP IN TWICE” or “JUMP TWO TO THE LEFT/RIGHT”.