Tides Warm-up
Tides warm-up: "high tide" means stand tall on tiptoes, "low tide" means crouch, "wave" means jump — calls get faster.
How to play
- Students spread out.
- Teach the calls: high tide, low tide, wave.
- Call them in random order and speed up.
- Add "shark": run to a safe line.
Rules
- React fast.
- Keep space.
Variations
Easier
Three calls slowly.
Standard
Faster calls.
Harder
Trick calls.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: arm version.
- Attention needs: visual cues.
Learning goals
- Warm up.
- Improve reaction.
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