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5. 5. Beam walk

5. Beam walk

Test Focus

Balance; agility; coordination.

Description

Carrying standard bolt cutters, you are required to walk forwards along a balance beam for 2.5m, make a 180o turn, and then walk backwards for the remaining 2.5m (5m total beam length).

Pass Criteria

You have two attempts to successfully walk the length of the beam.  You must walk both forwards and backwards as specified, with your hips square to the beam at all times. A safe and stable posture must be maintained at all times.