The Trust Fall
Activity 1: The Trust Fall
Objective: To build trust between team members, while also testing their ability to catch you when you're falling.
Instructions:
- One person volunteers to be the "faller" and the others will be the "catchers".
- The faller stands on a chair, table, or other elevated surface with their feet shoulder-width apart.
- The catchers form a line below the faller.
- The faller closes their eyes, takes a deep breath, and falls backwards, trusting that the catchers will catch them.
- The catchers shout "TRUST!" in unison as the faller falls, and then attempt to catch them.
- Repeat for each person, switching roles.
Remember, trust is a two-way street. If you're not caught, it's not just the faller's fault...
Hyperlinks to other activities:
The Trust Fall 2.0
The Trust Fall 3.0 - Extreme Edition
Advanced Trust Fall Techniques