Players stuff a small part of their ‘tail’ (cloth, rope) in the back of their shorts.
At leader’s signal, each player tries to grab her partner’s tail without having her own tail taken.
When tail is removed, the player puts it back and tries again.
Count how many times a tail can be removed in the time given.
No body contact.
Six Tail Chase: Six players play in an approximately 4m wide square area. Each player has a tail. At the start signal players try to snatch each other’s tails without losing their own. Players who lose their tail may continue playing, but must try to find another tail to replace the one they lost. Play for 2 minutes and see who has the most tails.
Basketball Chase: Two players play in an approximately 2m wide square area. Each player has a basketball. At the start signal, players begin dribbling in the area and try to knock other players' basketballs outside the grid while trying to shield their own basketball. If the ball goes outside the grid, the game is over and the players play again. No body contact is allowed.
Each person has a soft sponge ball and attempts to hit the other person's foot with the ball while trying to defend his/her foot at the same time from being hit.
What are effective ways to gain possession of the tail?
Keeping head up to watch opponent.
Use deaks, fakes, and dodges to try and get opponent off balance and then take the tail
Watch opponent's feet to know where they are moving
Provide “safe areas” where players can go to be safe from having their tail taken out for 5 to 10 seconds. Players are not allowed to guard safety zones.
Once a player’s tail is removed, the other player can help put the tail back in.
Use bright, coloured tails.
Play “power walking or power rolling” rounds instead of running.
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Easy
Moderate
Participant Grouping
Partners.
Equipment
Other: half-metre long cloth Scarves, ribbons, cloth streamers: 1 Other: Rope, string, ribbon or scarves
Playing Area
Gymnasium Outdoors
Safety
No body contact, respect other individuals personal space, do not grab a tail from someone's hand.
Life Skills Development
Coping and Self-Management Skills
How does trying ones best help foster an internal locus of control?
Why is challenge important?
Why is it important to challenge yourself in school? In social situations? In making healthy decisions on nutrition and physical activity?
FUNdamental Skills
Locomotor
Dodging
Preparation Phase: Keep eyes focused on direction of travel.
Execution Phase: Lower body and forcefully in one step, push off with outside foot which transfers the body weight in the opposite direction.
Follow Through Phase: Lower hips, bend knees and balance on both feet in order to come to a stop.
