Hoop Chain Relay
Hoop chain relay: teams holding hands in a line pass a hoop from one end to the other without letting go.
How to play
- Teams stand in a line holding hands.
- Place a hoop on the first student's arm.
- Pass it over the body down the line without letting go.
- The fastest team wins.
Rules
- Never let go of hands.
- Help teammates through.
Variations
Easier
Small teams.
Standard
Standard teams.
Harder
Two hoops traveling in opposite directions.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: adapted position in the chain.
- Mixed teams.
Learning goals
- Cooperate as a team.
- Develop coordination.
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