With no set up, quick passing, and lots of laughter, Speed is an easy and fun team builder. Players pass a disc around a circle using only their backs. This game gets a little crazy because players find the task more difficult than they imagined. The task is light-hearted and full of smiles!
 

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.
 

*This activity has been adapted from the Team Building & Group Development CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
With slight modifications to suit, Speed is appropriate for just about any age group!

Group Size
A group size of six or more is ideal.

Setting
Any setting is appropriate.

Duration
This activity should take about 15-20 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.
 

General
In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably notice include:
 

1. Students will get better and better through exploration, planning and practice setting a good example for other areas of life.
2. Students will find that working together and being a supportive part of the process is a key component of any great team.
3. Students will have the opportunity to get to know each other's leadership styles and identify what they are doing well as a group.

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.