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Connected Tag Game

Develop teamwork and communication through a fun tagging game.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones to mark the 20x20 meter playing area
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 meter area marked with cones
  2. Group: 2 blue players spread out evenly within the area as runners
  3. Neutral: 1 black tagger player starting in the center of the area
  4. Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 20x20 meter playing area
Instructions
  1. The tagger attempts to tag runners, linking arms with each tagged player to form a chain.
  2. Each chain can have up to three players, then splits to form new chains.
  3. Chains work together to tag remaining runners, using communication and coordination.
  4. The game ends when all runners are tagged.
Coaching Points
  • Gradually increase intensity to raise heart rate.
  • Encourage constant communication among players.
  • Support balance and coordination within each chain.
  • Emphasize hydration breaks during the drill.
  • Progressively warm-up to prepare body and mind for performance.
  • Ensure warm-up activities are fun and relevant to upcoming sessions.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Increase the number of initial taggers.
3. Allow chains to have four players before splitting.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Limit the number of taggers initially.
3. Allow chains to break and reform to catch more runners.
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