Zip Zap Zop

About

A classic improv warm-up that builds focus, eye contact, and ensemble connection. Players pass energy around a circle using the words Zip, Zap, and Zop in order, accompanied by a pointing gesture and direct eye contact.

How to Play

1. 1

   Stand in a circle. One player points to another and says 'Zip!'

2. 2

   That player immediately points to someone else and says 'Zap!'

3. 3

   That player points to another and says 'Zop!'

4. 4

   Continue cycling: Zip - Zap - Zop - Zip - ...

5. 5

   Drop anyone who hesitates or says the wrong word.

Variations

• -Add sound effects after mastering the sequence
• -Boppity Bop Bop Bop: add a freeze-and-respond challenge layer
• -Reverse Zip Zap Zop: reverse direction with 'Pow'