Three Changes

Exercise Beginner 20 min 4–12

Description

In this exercise, players form two rows facing each other. Each player observes their partner for a moment.
Then, players turn their backs and make three changes to their appearance, such as untying shoelaces or switching a watch from one wrist to another. After making changes, players face each other again and try to identify the changes their partner made.
Players continue to change partners after each round, aiming to find four changes, then increasing to seven or more changes over successive rounds.

Setup Requirements

Open space to form two rows facing each other.

Point of Concentration

Observation skills

Side Coaching

  • Encourage players to focus on details when observing.
  • Remind players to stay aware of their partner's appearance.
  • After the first round, build excitement by increasing the number of changes.

Points of Observation

  • Watch for how well players identify changes.
  • Note the creativity in the changes players make.
  • Observe the level of engagement and excitement as changes increase.

Evaluation

  • What strategies helped you notice changes?
  • How did it feel to create and observe changes?
  • Did the exercise become easier with practice?

Examples

Example changes include:
  • Untying a tie
  • Switching a wristwatch
  • Parting hair differently

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