Game Description:
A modified version of tug of war. Balance discs and half noodles are all that is required.
Objective:
To stay on you balance disc while attempting to move you partner of of their balance disc.
Game Rules:
Have two participants on balance discs about 2 feet apart. Have each person hold onto one end of a half noodle in each hand. On the signal the participants will push and pull on the noodles to try to knock their opponent off of their balance disc.
Adaptations (optional):
If this is too hard, give each participant two balance discs, one for each feet. This will allow them to be more stable.
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Age:
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
Type of Activity:
Multi-skill game
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Medium Space (Classroom, Empty Room)
Small Space (Hall, Furnished Room)
Equipment Needed:
Gym Equipment (Goals, Matts, Beams, Hoops, Balls, Parachutes, Bats, Racquets, Cones)
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Pair
Small group (3-5 kids)
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
