Game Description:
A standing version of hot dog tag!
Objective:
The chaser tries to catch the runner.
Game Rules:
Mark out a playing area. 1 player selected to be the runner. 1 player selected to be the chaser. All others find a partner, link elbows and find a space. On "GO," everyone runs. The chaser tries to tag the runner. If the runner links elbows with a pair, then the outside member of that pair becomes the runner. If the chaser tags the runner, they exchange roles.
Saftey Considerations:
Remind children to be respectful when touching others.
Adaptations (optional):
Younger children may find it easier to hold hands rather than link elbows.
Progression (optional):
Different locomotion (hop, skip, jump, gallop). More runners and chasers.
Photos:
Videos:
Age:
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
Type of Activity:
Warm up/Cool down
Space Needed:
Large Space (Gym, Multipurpose Room, Playroom)
Field / Park
Equipment Needed:
None
How Many Leaders are Needed:
Only 1
How Big of a Group is Needed:
Medium group (6 - 15 kids)
Large group (16+ kids)
Types of Skills Practiced:
Agility
Coordination
Dodge
Run
