Team Parkour Line: Precision, Vault and Roll in One Flow

Each team designs a short parkour line over low obstacles with a precision jump, a vault and a landing roll, then runs it smoothly. The challenge is picking techniques every member can do safely.

How to play

1. Explain the task and each team's equipment; refresh the shoulder roll on a mat (5 min).
2. Design: each team sketches its line (15 m max) and lists which technique each member uses at each obstacle (7 min).
3. Setup and safety check with the teacher (5 min).
4. Practice section by section, then full runs; a team observer logs stops and hesitation steps (13 min).
5. Line swap: each team runs another team's line using their own techniques (7 min).
6. Wrap-up: each team says what it would change after seeing others use its line (3 min).

Rules

• No obstacle higher than a three-section plinth, and every obstacle stable.
• Rolls only on mats and only from a low drop.
• One runner on the line at a time.
• Anyone can swap any technique for an easier version at no penalty.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: design the line and run it with adapted crossings (seated vaults, going around) or lead as observer.
• Shoulder injury: replace the roll with a bent-knee landing.
• Deaf or hard-of-hearing students: each runner's start is signaled with a flag or a raised cone.

Learning goals

• Design a parkour sequence that works for the whole team.
• Link parkour techniques smoothly.
• Match technique choice to your own level.

Equipment for a class of 25

• gym benches: 4
• plinths: 2
• mats: 12
• cones: 12
• observation cards: 6

Teacher tip

Set up the equipment in six islands before class so setup doesn't eat the lesson. The usual mistake is designing for the most skilled student: require each member's technique on the card.

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