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Bakiak

Team Building
B
PLAYERS
3+ (teams)
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

A team of three or more players lines up single file, with each player sliding one foot into a strap on a shared pair of long wooden sandals.

2

Before starting, the team briefly practices calling out a marching rhythm, such as 'left, right', to coordinate their steps.

3

At the starting signal, the team must move together toward the finish line, stepping in unison since the sandals only move when everyone lifts and places the correct foot together.

4

If any player loses their footing or the sandal comes off, the whole team must stop and reset before continuing.

5

Teams often race side by side against other teams on parallel tracks, adding pressure to stay synchronized while moving quickly.

6

The first team to cross the finish line while still wearing their shared sandals is declared the winner.