Week 22: Feb. 10-14, 1997
IA Name: Hug Tag
Grade Level: 3rd and Up
Equipment: Cones for general space
Directions:
Children are in scattered formation within the playing area. Identify two/three chasers either with a pinnie or have them carry a foam ball. On the signal the chasers try to tag the other students. When someone is tagged, they must freeze immediately and reach their hands above their head. To get unfrozen free runners must approach the frozen player from the front and they must HUG the person. After the hug is completed they are unfrozen and can continue playing the game.
Teaching Tips:
Practice "hugging" with a partner before playing.
Make sure it is a good quality hug before they can resume playing the game. They like to do dainty hugs and that doesn't work!
Idea submitted by Mark Manross who is a doctoral student in the Health and PE Program at Virginia Tech. Thanks for contributing to PE Central!
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