Tossing is a deprecated improv structure because it is dangerous.
Synonyms
Falling. Heave Ho.
Introduction
This is a trust game that requires careful listening skills and quick reactions. It is potentially dangerous so everyone must pay close attention. Let’s start milling about the room.
Description
Eight players form 2 lines, facing each other, and mesh their forearms together, to form a platform to ’launch’ another player up in the air and catch him again.
Gimmicks
Watch how the frequency of falling increases with the familiarity of the group amongst themselves.
Variations
- Heave Ho.
- Falling
Credits
Northwestern Combined Neurologic and Neck Trauma Services