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Octopus and Seaweed

-Objective:

For players not to get tagged by an Octopus or seaweed

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-Fundamental Movement Skills:

  • Locomotor

  • Dodge

  • Run

-Equipment List:

  • One or two half-length pool noodles per player.

-Equipment Link:

-Setting Up:

  • Establish a start line and an endline 

  • All players but one stand by the start line.

  • One player (octopus) stands in the middle holding one or two pool noodles.

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-Instructions:

  • When the Octopus says go, the players run to the end line while the Octopus tries to tag as many players as possible with the pool noodles.

  • Players tagged get one or two pool noodles and stand near the place they were tagged.

  • Players safely crossing the end line wait for the Octopus to say go and then they attempt to return to the original start line without getting tagged by the Octopus or the seaweed....

-Questions & Notes:

  • What are some of the best tactics to avoid getting tagged?

Questions or comments? 
Please contact Dr. John Byl at:
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JOHNBYL50@gmail.com
 (905) 923-0938
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212 Stonehenge Drive, Unit 50
Ancaster, Ontario
L9K 1N4
Canada

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