Group Obstacle Race (GOR) | Snake Race
The Group Obstacle Race (GOR), popularly called as snake race is an inter-groups appearing at the SSB interview. The aim of Preparation for individual obstacle and snake race is for Physical Stamina. They will see physical stamina and fearlessness in Individual Obstacles. Also in Snake Race they will see our selfishness participation in group, rule following, team spirit etc.
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Generally, four groups compete with each other simultaneously negotiating the same kinds of hurdles. There is no specified maximum time, so the candidates must endeavour to complete the task in the shortest possible time.
The rules regarding the progressive group task also apply in this test. In this test, because one group is competing against the other groups, each candidate should extend his fullest cooperation. In the end, the group adjudged best is the group which shows the spirit of smooth sailing with the cooperation of all its constituent candidates.
The candidates are advised to observe the golden rule in negotiating the obstacle race. First let two candidates cross over the finish line. Then make two candidates to sit in the middle. Pass over the structure, which is generally a tent tied around a bamboo, to the finish line and help others in crossing over with the materials.
The obstacles to be crossed in Snake Race or Group Obstacle Race (GOR) :
- Spider web
- Parallel big size iron pipe painted with white, red alternatively, the candidate has to cross it without touching the red lines and bend his body such that making the letter ‘8’.
- Balance Beam.
- 10 feet wall.
- Crossing parallel walls – In between these walls, a pipe is laid to cross.
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