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ANW11 Shrinking Steps

American Ninja Warrior 11's Shrinking Steps

The Shrinking Steps are an obstacle, firstly introduced as the first obstacle during city qualifiers round on American Ninja Warrior 11, replacing the Floating Steps from the past three American Ninja Warrior seasons and the Archer Steps from the previous season.

Competitors must run across five steps and then grab a rope to reach an angled landing platform similar to that in the Floating Steps, while more closely resembling the Sonic Swing. The steps become progressively higher and smaller when the competitors run on them. Unlike the Floating Steps, the landing platform had a red ledge at its bottom.

In its first season appearance, the obstacle has taken out many competitors including Selena Laniel, Paige Chapman, Kavon Sadler, Annie Dudek, Kat Ratcliff, Carl Fantauzzo, and John Loobey.

In its second season appearance, a total of six competitors across the seven courses failed it, including Jessica Helmer, Ben Whitlow, and Jimmy Choi.

In its third season appearance, the obstacle took out several competitors, including Nicki Asirvadam, Holly Cavazos, Shane Scudder, Josh Shriber, Trinnie Bush, and Victor Chan (who was the only one to fall on the obstacle during semifinals).

In its fourth season, competitors like Antwon Reeves, Robbie Jimenez, Tom Simek, Kristen Brickner, and Zack Arnold fell on the obstacle.

The Shrinking Steps appeared in both the first Women's Championship and the second. Although the obstacle didn't take out anyone in the first Women's Championship, in the second championship, Jeri D'Aurelio shockingly slipped off the rope.

After four straight seasons, it was replaced in American Ninja Warrior 15 and American Ninja Warrior 16 by Pole Vault in qualifying and Home Run in the semifinals.

Other Appearances[]

Australian Ninja Warrior[]

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Australian Ninja Warrior 5's Shrinking Steps

On Australian Ninja Warrior 5, the Shrinking Steps appeared as the first obstacle during the heats. The first step was only 25cm (9.84in) wide, while the last is only "as wide as a cup saucer", according to host Ben Fordham.

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Australian Ninja Warrior 6's Shrinking Steps in Heats

It returned on Australian Ninja Warrior 6, once again being the first obstacle of the heats. However, the number of steps was increased to eight.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 5's Shrinking Steps

In Ninja Warrior Germany 5, the Shrinking Steps, locally called Sprung-Tritte (literally Jump Steps) appeared as the first obstacle during the semi-finals. With the rope at the end removed.

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Ninja Warrior Germany 7's Shrinking Steps

It reappeared in Ninja Warrior Germany 7 as the first obstacle in every Duel Course. leading directly into the Pole Grasper.

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Ninja Warrior Germany 8's Shrinking Steps

It appeared again in Ninja Warrior Germany 8 as the first obstacle in Stage Three.

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Ninja Warrior Germany All Stars 1's Shrinking Steps

On Ninja Warrior Germany: All Stars 1, Shrinking Steps appeared as the first obstacle of Round 2. Five steps were present.

Ninja Warrior France[]

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Ninja Warrior France 5's Shrinking Steps

On Ninja Warrior France 5, the Shrinking Steps (Les Cinq Marches) appeared as the first obstacle on the qualifications. Unlike American Ninja Warrior, the first step was installed at the starting platform. The rope at the end had also been removed.

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Ninja Warrior France 7's Shrinking Steps

On Ninja Warrior France 7, the Shrinking Steps was moved to the first obstacle on the semifinals. The number of steps was reduced to four, and the first step was now placed above water. The rope at the end had once again been removed.

Despite the fact that there is only four steps present in this appearance, it was still called Les Cinq Marches.

Ninja Israel[]

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Ninja Israel 3's Shrinking Steps

On Ninja Warrior Israel 3, the Shrinking Steps, locally called ื”ืกื˜ืคืจ ื”ืžืชื›ื•ื•ืฅ (literally Shrinking Stepper) appeared as the first obstacle in all Heats and Finals' Stage One. The number of steps during its appearance was reduced to four.

Ninja Warrior UK[]

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Ninja Warrior UK 6's Shrinking Steps

On Ninja Warrior UK 6, the Shrinking Steps appeared as the first obstacle in the Heats and Semifinals. Unlike the American Ninja Warrior 11, the rope has been removed.

American Ninja Warrior Junior[]

Not to be confused with Hopscotch, an obstacle featured on Semifinals 2 and 3 of American Ninja Warrior 14.

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American Ninja Warrior Junior 2's Shrinking Steps

On American Ninja Warrior Junior 2, the Shrinking Steps appeared as the first obstacle for the first two brackets, which was very similar to the one used in regular American Ninja Warrior seasons.

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American Ninja Warrior Junior 3's Hopscotch

Then, on American Ninja Warrior Junior 3, a variation of Shrinking Steps, called Hopskotch appeared as the first obstacle. The steps are a lot thicker compared to the regular season, modeled with a black stripe outlined with white. In addition, the pattern is non-linear, replicating the feel of an actual game of hopscotch. This time, 6 competitors failed it, including Evan White, and Tate Allen.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

  • All results based on the NBC broadcast and external information found.
ANW City/EP Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW11 Los Angeles qualifiers 70 96 72.92%
Atlanta qualifiers 91 98 92.86%
Oklahoma City qualifiers 86 95 90.53%
Seattle-Tacoma qualifiers 92 96 95.83%
Baltimore qualifiers 88 99 88.89%
Cincinnati qualifiers 90 104 86.54%
Los Angeles finals 33 33 100%
Atlanta finals 34 34 100%
Oklahoma City finals 31 31 100%
Seattle-Tacoma finals 33 33 100%
Baltimore finals 34 34 100%
Cincinnati finals 31 31 100%
ANW12 QF EP 1 36 37 97.3%
QF EP 2 35 36 97.22%
QF EP 3 36 39 92.31%
QF EP 4 37 39 94.87%
SF EP 1 30 30 100%
SF EP 2 30 30 100%
Finals 27 27 100%
Women's Championship 18 18 100%
ANW13 QF EP 1 68 79 86.08%
QF EP 2 68 77 88.31%
QF EP 3 68 73 93.15%
QF EP 4 73 77 94.81%
QF EP 5 77 78 98.72%
SF EP 1 39 39 100%
SF EP 2 41 41 100%
SF EP 3 40 41 97.56%
SF EP 4 38 38 100%
Women's Championship 2 17 18 94.44%
ANW14 QF EP 1 71 76 93.42%
QF EP 2 64 74 86.48%
QF EP 3 63 67 94.02%
QF EP 4 69 73 94.52%
QF EP 5 68 73 93.15%
SF EP 1 39 39 100%
SF EP 2 38 38 100%
SF EP 3 38 38 100%
SF EP 4 40 40 100%
Total 1,981 2,119 93.48%
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American Ninja Warrior Obstacles
Qualifiers ยท City Finals ยท Stage One ยท Stage Two ยท Stage Three ยท Stage Four
Qualifiers
Quintuple Steps ยท Rope Swing ยท Barrel Roll ยท Spider Wall ยท Pipe Slider ยท Warped Wall ยท Quad Steps ยท Bridge of Blades ยท Spider Jump ยท Jumping Bars ยท Log Grip ยท Jump Hang ยท Spinning Log ยท Devil Steps ยท Curtain Slider ยท Bungee Bridge ยท Wall Lift ยท Rope Junction ยท Swing Circle ยท Frame Slider ยท Domino Hill ยท Floating Chains ยท Flying Nunchucks ยท Downhill Jump ยท Prism Tilt ยท Swing Jump ยท Utility Pole Slider ยท Balance Bridge ยท Slider Jump ยท Monkey Peg ยท Rolling Log ยท Rotating Bridge ยท Jump Hang Kai ยท Grip Hang ยท Spinning Wheel ยท Slack Ladder ยท Jumping Bars into Cargo Net ยท Tilting Table ยท Ring Toss ยท Rope Swing into Cargo Net ยท Double Tilt Ladder ยท Downhill Pipe Drop ยท Dancing Stones ยท Cat Grab ยท Spikes into Cargo ยท Mini Silk Slider ยท Spin Cycle ยท Hourglass Drop ยท Big Dipper ยท Floating Tiles ยท Modified Ring Toss ยท Bungee Road ยท Tilting Slider ยท Cargo Crossing ยท Swinging Spikes ยท Paddle Boards ยท Tire Swing ยท Snake Crossing ยท Wind Chimes ยท Log Runner ยท Monkey Pegs ยท I-Beam Cross ยท Floating Steps ยท Tick Tock ยท Escalator ยท Ring Jump ยท Block Run ยท Pipe Fitter ยท Fly Wheels ยท Disc Runner ยท Ring Swing ยท Bar Hop ยท Wall Drop ยท Rolling Thunder ยท Cannonball Drop ยท Battering Ram ยท Tic Toc ยท Spinning Bridge ยท Sky Hooks ยท Rolling Pin ยท Wingnuts ยท Broken Bridge ยท Hang Glider ยท Broken Pipes ยท Crank It Up ยท Razor's Edge ยท I-Beam Gap ยท Bouncing Spider ยท Rail Runner ยท Catch & Release ยท Tuning Forks ยท Mega Wall ยท Jumper Cables ยท Doorknob Drop ยท Ring Turn ยท Slippery Summit ยท Wheel Flip ยท Spin Hopper ยท Spinning Bowties ยท Lightning Bolts ยท Double Twister ยท Diamond Dash ยท Shrinking Steps ยท Walk the Plank ยท Spring Forward ยท Off the Hook ยท Ferris Wheel ยท Wing Swing ยท Diving Boards ยท Coconut Climb ยท Lunatic Ledges ยท Barrel Roll ยท Dangerous Curves ยท Hazard Cones ยท Slingshot ยท Weight for It ยท Ring Chaser ยท Rib Run ยท Beehive ยท Sideways ยท Overpass ยท Domino Effect ยท Tipping Point ยท V Formation ยท Burn Rubber ยท Air Surfer ยท Pretzel Twist ยท Double Down ยท Tilt-A-Whirl ยท Rollercoaster ยท Serpent ยท Carnival ยท Salmon Roll ยท Piston Plunge ยท Kickboards ยท Shattered Panes ยท Despicaballs ยท Final Frontier ยท Pole Vault ยท Greased Lightning ยท The Getaway ยท Ring the Bells ยท Lasso Launch ยท Kite Surfer ยท The Cubes ยท Reel to Reel ยท Duck Duck Goose ยท Jawbreakers ยท Heavy Metal
City Finals
Tarzan Swing ยท Jumping Bars ยท Cargo Climb ยท Salmon Ladder ยท Circle Slider ยท Cargo Net ยท Unstable Bridge ยท Arm Rings ยท Lamp Grasper ยท Cycle Road ยท Devil Steps ยท Trapeze Swing ยท Rope Maze ยท Cliffhanger ยท Spider Climb ยท Rumbling Dice ยท Body Prop ยท Ledge Jump ยท Rolling Steel ยท Floating Stairs ยท Pole Grasper ยท Cannonball Alley ยท Swinging Frames ยท Crazy Cliffhanger ยท Minefield ยท Doorknob Arch ยท Clear Climb ยท Invisible Ladder ยท Flying Shelf Grab ยท Walking Bar ยท Double Helix ยท Floating Monkey Bars ยท Globe Grasper ยท The Wedge ยท Helix Hang ยท The Clacker ยท Hourglass Drop ยท Circuit Board ยท Bungee Road ยท Window Hang ยท Stair Hopper ยท Swinging Peg Board ยท Elevator Climb ยท Spinball Wizard ยท Giant Cubes ยท Iron Maiden ยท Nail Clipper ยท Ninjago Roll ยท Archer Steps ยท Flying Shelf Grab ยท Baton Pass ยท Spider Trap ยท Broken Bridge ยท Fallout ยท Cannonball Drop ยท Crazy Clocks ยท Fly Wheels ยท Cane Lane ยท Captain's Wheel ยท Sky Hooks ยท The Hinge ยท Leaps of Faith ยท Up for Grabs ยท Snap Back ยท Angry Birds ยท Northwest Passage ยท Slam Dunk ยท Clockwork ยท Burn Rubber ยท Corkscrew ยท The Dungeon ยท Falling Shelves ยท Dragonback ยท Wall to Wall ยท Inverter ยท Tuning Forks ยท Padlock ยท Diving Boards ยท Drop Zone ยท Kaleidoscope ยท Ghost Town ยท Spin Zone ยท Hopscotch ยท Box Office ยท Over Under ยท Flipped Around ยท Home Run ยท Rope Climb
Stage One
Twelve Timbers ยท Curtain Slider ยท Log Grip ยท Jumping Spider ยท Half Pipe Attack ยท Warped Wall ยท Slider Jump ยท Final Climb ยท Step Slider ยท Hazard Swing ยท Rolling Escargot ยท Giant Swing ยท Spinning Bridge ยท Rolling Log ยท Timbers ยท Giant Cycle ยท Rope Glider ยท Piston Road ยท Giant Ring ยท Silk Slider ยท Propeller Bar ยท Sonic Curve ยท Coin Flip ยท Triple Swing ยท Snake Run ยท Giant Log Grip ยท Broken Bridge ยท Flying Squirrel ยท Double Dipper ยท Parkour Run ยท Domino Pipes ยท Archer Alley ยท Jeep Run ยท Razor Beams ยท Twist & Fly ยท Spin Your Wheels ยท Tire Run ยท Diving Boards ยท Slide Surfer ยท Swinging Blades ยท Dipping Birds ยท Fly Hooks ยท The High Road ยท Three Ring Circus ยท Giant Rollercoaster ยท Tetherball ยท The Gambler ยท Thread the Needle ยท Barrel Roll
Stage Two
Stage Three
Arm Rings ยท Globe Grasp ยท Devil Steps ยท Cliffhanger ยท Jumping Bars ยท Ascending Climb ยท Spider Flip ยท Gliding Ring ยท Roulette Cylinder ยท Doorknob Grasper ยท Cycle Road ยท Ultimate Cliffhanger ยท Swing Circle ยท Bungee Rope Climb ยท Flying Bar ยท Arm Bike ยท Jumping Rings ยท Chain Saw ยท Rope Climb ยท Bar Glider ยท Floating Boards ยท Hang Climb ยท Cannonball Incline ยท Propeller Bar ยท Psycho Chainsaw ยท Pole Grasper ยท Area 51 ยท Keylock Hang ยท Curved Body Prop ยท Walking Bar ยท Nail Clipper ยท Peg Cloud ยท Time Bomb ยท En Garde ยท Crazy Clocks ยท Cane Lane ยท Grip & Tip ยท Iron Summit ยท Pipe Dream ยท Stalactites ยท Up for Grabs ยท Eyeglass Alley ยท Patriot Pass ยท Chop It Up ยท Slam Dunk ยท Pressure Cooker ยท Road Signs ยท Pizza Party
Stage Four
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