Freeze Thaw Tag
-Objective:
For taggers to freeze all the players
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-Fundamental Movement Skills:
-Equipment List:
Locomotor
Run
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1 half length pool noodles for each of the taggers (2-4).
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1 hula hoop for each thawer (1-2)
-Setting Up:
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Players are in a scattered position in the playing area.
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2-4 players are taggers and each hold a half-length pool noodle.
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1-2 players are thawers and each hold a hula hoop.
-Instructions:
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On the leader's signal to begin taggers attempt to tag other players.
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When a players are tagged by a pool noodle they hold their hands together and in the air, and stand like frozen icicles.
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The thawers attend to the icicles by running to them, sliding the hoop over the icicle, and then the icicle is thawed and becomes a running player again.
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-Questions & Notes:
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Variation:
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Instead of icicles the tagged players become tall trees swaying in the wind--keeps all players more active.
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Questions for understanding?
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How can players effectively avoid getting frozen?
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How can taggers most effectively capture everyone?
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How can the thawers most effectively thaw players the quickest?
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