Horseshoes
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-Objective:
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To be the first team to win with 21 points or more and score more than two points beyond your opponent
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Send
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Throw
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-Equipment List:
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Two sets of two rubber horseshoes
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Two rubber stands
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Place the two foam stakes about 6-10 steps apart (the closer the easier, the further the more difficult).
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Pairs of players stand at either stake and compete against another pair standing at either stake.
-Instructions:
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Determine who throws first (after the first set of throws the team that scores the most the last set of throws is the team that throws first).
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Teams alternate throws.
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Points are scored as follows:
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Three points for a ringer (using a straight edge against the ends of the horseshoe and if the straight edge is not in contact with the stake, it is a ringer).
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Two points for a leaner. Any horseshoe that is leaning against the stake.
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One point for any horseshoe that is not a ringer or leaner and is closer to the stake than either of their opponent’s horseshoes.
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-Questions & Notes:
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What are tips for tossing accurately?