Steal the Bacon with Tactical Variations
Steal-the-bacon with tactical variations: numbers called in pairs, starts from different positions or two "bacons".
How to play
- Two teams face each other; each player has a number.
- The teacher calls a number and those players race for the object.
- Variations: two numbers at once who work together, starts from sitting, or two objects.
- Whoever grabs the object must get back without being tagged.
Rules
- You can't tag someone who doesn't have the object.
- Don't cross the center line before grabbing the object.
Variations
Easier
Classic game.
Standard
Pair variations.
Harder
Call numbers as math problems.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: holds the object.
- Contact: light tag.
Learning goals
- Improve reaction and speed.
- Introduce tactical decisions.
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