The Feint Game

The pair stands with legs wide apart and as steadily as possible, face to face, with about half a meter between them. The goal is to unbalance the other by pushing against each other's hands.

Rules:

• it is not allowed to grab – only short, controlled pushes
• it is allowed to "feint", for example, quickly pull hands away so that the opponent loses balance
• whoever has to move a foot has lost the round

Make sure participants are warm before you start, and use a soft surface to reduce the risk of fall injuries.

Variation

Have all pairs line up in two circles:

• inner circle: participants stand facing outwards
• outer circle: participants stand facing inwards

There should be an equal number in each circle. Each participant in the inner ring has an opponent in the outer.

Once a duel is decided:

• the winner stands in the inner circle (if he/she isn't already there)
• the loser goes outside the circles, follows the circle clockwise and finds a new opponent to challenge

To make it easier, it can also be allowed to gently push the chest.

The exercise can be performed kneeling on a mat for less strain and lower fall height.

Adjust the distance between the feet (narrower stance = more difficult balance).