Chain Tag
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-Objective:
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For several chains of people to capture all the players.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
Locomotor
Run
-Equipment List:
Two half length pool noodles per pairs of Its.
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
Depending on the number of players assign several pairs of players as partners and give each of those players a half-length pool noodle.
All players are in a scattered position within the playing area.
-Instructions:
On the signal to begin the Its (players holding hands and holding a pool noodle) attempt to tag free players.
When a free player is tagged, that player holds the end of that chain and the pool noodle and then the longer chain of players attempts to tag others.
Play till all players are caught.
-Questions & Notes:
Variations:
Use different types of locomotion requirements for all players (gallop, skip, jump...)
Questions for understanding:
What strategies are effective for the chains of players (individually or working together) to capture the free players?
What strategies help free players avoid getting tagged?
How does it feel to be one of the last ones tagged? Why?