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Name of Activity: Safety Bases

Suggested Grade Level: 2nd and Up

Materials Needed: Cones for general space boundaries, 6-8 hoops

Description of Idea

The object is for students to work on dodging in a game situation. The object is for one team, team 1, to cross the space without being touched by a team of taggers, team 2. Team 1 begins at one end of the designated space, the taggers on team 2 begin at the other end. On the signal, the runners try to cross the space without being tagged; the taggers try to stop as many runners as possible from getting across the designated space. Spread out hoops across the designated space which if the runners are inside the hoops (saftey bases) they can't be tagged. Give the runners about 2 minutes or less to cross the designated space. Give each team a chance to be both the runners and taggers.

Variations:

You may want to change the method in which the runners and taggers travel such as; hopping, skipping, galloping, sliding, etc.

Teaching Suggestions:

Have boundary cones away from walls if playing inside.

Have students walk instead of running if they are unable to move safely.

Stop the game if the students are unable to move safely.