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Circle Clap

Team cooperation activity that builds unity & connection.

Team-Building
5 - 10 min
Mini (3–8 ppl)
Active
No Effort

Focus on precision & goal-setting
Promotes collaboration
Inspires creativity
Fosters communication
No props

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Team Cooperation Activity

This quick team-building exercise transforms a simple clapping action into powerful moments of group achievement. Circle Clap excels as a team cooperation activity that naturally encourages creative thinking and mutual support. As a problem-solving activity, it helps groups develop coordination and strategic planning skills, making it particularly effective for groups who need to strengthen their communication & teamwork skills.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Form a circle.
Ask your group to work together to make the sound of one simultaneous clap.
No one can clap their own hands together, ie each person must involve their neighbour’s hands to form a clap.
Allow time for discussion to solve the problem, or limit the number of attempts.

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Original post October 2015, last updated September 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

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