Mixed-Team Tug of War
Tug of war with balanced mixed teams, focusing on technique, coordination and safety.
How to play
- Mark a center line and two lines 2 m to each side.
- Form balanced mixed teams of 5–8.
- Each team holds the rope with both hands, feet apart and leaning back.
- On the signal, pull until the center marker crosses your line; best of three, then rotate teams.
Rules
- Never wrap the rope around your hand or body.
- Everyone lets go together on the final whistle.
- No sitting on the floor.
Variations
Easier
Smaller teams and short 10-second pulls.
Standard
Best of three with teams of 6.
Harder
All teams play each other in a league.
Adaptations
- Back or wrist problems: line judge.
- Balance teams by strength, not just numbers.
Learning goals
- Develop overall strength.
- Coordinate group effort.
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