Finger Twister

In brief: Twisting of palm so that middle fingers of both hands point up and down.

Intensity: Low

Introduction: A filler which can be played alone, in pairs or as a large group. It contains elements of problem-solving, coaching and working as a team.

Prop(s): None

How to play:

  • Follow the steps shown in the pictures (right).
  • Press your 2 palms against each other (i).
  • Cross the middle fingers (ii).
  • Rotate and slide the palms so that one middle finger is pointing up and the other down (iii & iv).finger_twister_combined_withnumbers_1500pix
  • If the fingers become entangled, it is most probably because you slid your palms in the wrong direction.
  • Ask those who have figured out the solution to coach those who have not.

Variation(s):

  1. Carry out this activity in pairs.
  2. Form a circle and ask the participants to carry this out with the person on the left and right.

Notes to the Facilitator: In some cultures, the sticking out of middle finger is a vulgarity. I avoid doing this games with young children.

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