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Hopping Tag Game

Improve agility and focus through a dynamic warm-up game.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for marking the area
  • Bibs for tagging
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
  2. Group: 1 red outfield player starting inside the marked area
  3. Neutral: 1 black tagger wearing a bib, starting inside the marked area
  4. Equipment: cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, 1 bib for the designated tagger
Instructions
  1. Players move around the area by hopping, changing legs when necessary but not alternately.
  2. The tagger tries to tag other players, exchanging roles when a player is tagged.
  3. Players can avoid being tagged by balancing still on one leg for up to five seconds.
  4. Continue the game with players swapping roles as needed.
Coaching Points
  • Emphasize clear communication among players.
  • Encourage players to increase intensity gradually.
  • Observe and provide feedback on players' focus and movement.
  • Ensure hydration breaks throughout the session.
  • Highlight the importance of warming up the body progressively.
  • Make the activity fun and relevant to the session's goals.
  • Reinforce the habit of effective warm-ups for optimal performance.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the pace by reducing the 'safe position' duration to three seconds.
2. Shrink the playing area to make avoiding the tagger more challenging.
Make it easier:
1. Allow players to switch legs more frequently while hopping.
2. Expand the playing area to provide more space for movement.
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