Back to Back Stand
Partners sit back-to-back with linked arms and must stand up together without using hands, developing trust, equal force understanding, and cooperative problem-solving
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Partners sit back-to-back with linked arms and must stand up together without using hands, developing trust, equal force understanding, and cooperative problem-solving
Quick Info
moderate
24
10m x 10m minimum for class of 24
Equipment Required
Mats (optional)
6-12
Wall space for modifications
Optional
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Group Work
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Skills
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Bench Line-Up ChallengeTeams organise themselves in different orders while balancing on benches, requiring communication, planning, and cooperation.
- Blindfold Trust WalkingOne partner guides a blindfolded partner through safe movement using clear verbal instructions
- Partner Stand ChallengePartners sit back-to-back and work together to stand up without using hands6 min
- Pendulum TrustA gentle trust exercise where one person stands stiff while two others gently push them side to side like a pendulum6 min
- Silent Balance Teamwork ChallengeGroups reorganize themselves on benches without speaking or touching the ground
- Height Order Balance ChallengeTeams work together to arrange themselves in height order while maintaining balance on a bench
- Mirror Mirror ShapesPartners face each other and take turns creating body shapes for the other to mirror exactly10 min
- Parachute Waves TeamworkChildren work together to create small and large waves with the parachute, learning coordination and teamwork