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Push Catch

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Two pleople passing a ball as part of Push Catch quick reaction game

Push Catch

Quick reaction game to sharpen focus & thinking skills.

  • Very playful & fun
  • Develops agility
  • Sharpens listening skills
  • Enthralling

Quick Reaction Game

This fun circle game challenges participants to process contradictory instructions whilst making quick decisions under competitive pressure. Push Catch functions is a quick reaction game that builds mental agility and concentration skills whilst creating moments of laughter when participants inevitably follow instructions instead of reversing them. The elimination format maintains high energy and engagement throughout the activity.

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Original post July 2019, last updated October 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

Comments (2)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    This reminds me of Stop and Go. Could potentially do a couple of introductory rounds with the Push meaning Push etc and the switching the meanings in the same manner.

    Another option could be to introduce a one life option. Everyone uses both hands to start with. If they are eliminated once, they have one more chance to catch or push with ball but this time only with one hand.

    Last one to remain with two hands could be the winner, therefore keeping the game going with everyone without an elimination component to it if you needed that in your program.

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    1. Mark Collard

      Nice blending of two activities, David. Thanks for sharing.

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