How it works
- Who starts
- The two blue taggers (P) run to tag on the signal.
- Who takes part
- The whole group: two blue taggers (P) and the rest, in red, running away.
- What the ball does
- There is no ball (at level C each child has their own).
- How to score
- If there are 6 rusty players at once, the taggers win.
- When it ends
- After a minute, or when there are 6 rusty players at once.
- How it restarts
- Everyone free and two new taggers.
- How players rotate
- No rotation of positions.
Number of players
10-15 players
Format
tag game
Recommended
2 × 5 min
Rest 30s · Low intensity
Space
Small-sided space
Space
20×20 m
Goal
Mobilise the joints through play and learn to rescue a team-mate.
Description
A game of tag in a 20x20 m square to warm up the joints. Two taggers in bibs are the rust: when they tag a child they call out a joint (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder or neck) and that child freezes, rotating it in big circles. A team-mate frees them by standing in front and doing five circles with them in each direction. It mobilises the whole body through play and teaches kids to help each other.
Step by step
- 1
A tagger tags child A and calls a joint: A freezes, rotating it.
- 2
A team-mate goes to rescue A: stands in front and together they do 5 circles in each direction.
Rules
Two taggers. A tagged child stays in place rotating the joint they are told. A team-mate frees them by doing 5 circles with them in each direction; then both are free. Every minute, the coach picks two new taggers. If there are 6 rusty players at once, the taggers win.
Equipment
- 4 cones
- 2 bibs
Physical focus
Recommended times by goal
- Coordination: 2 × 5' · rest 0'30" · Low intensityOrientativo: calentamiento
Rotation and restart
No rotation of positions. Every minute the coach picks two new taggers from those who haven't been one yet.
Coaching points
- Big, slow circles.
- Rotate in both directions.
- Rescue team-mates quickly.
- Check where the taggers are before going to rescue.
Common mistakes
Small, fast circles that don't really move the joint.
How to correct: Show the big, slow circle before starting.
Nobody goes to rescue.
How to correct: Remind them that if there are 6 rusty players the taggers win.
Questions for the players
- “Who do I rescue first without getting tagged?”
- “Which joint were you given?”
Levels
- A · easyJust one tagger and only easy joints: shoulder and knee.
- B · standardAs described.
- C · advancedEveryone with a ball: the rescued child dribbles 5 m before playing again.
If you have fewer or more players
- With 5 fewer: Just one tagger and a 15x15 m square. (tag game)
- With 5 more: Three taggers and a 25x25 m square. (tag game)
- With odd numbers: Doesn't matter: anyone can rescue anyone.
Age
Variations
- With a ball. Each child dribbles their own ball and the rescued child dribbles 5 m before getting back in the game.
- Balance rescue. To free a team-mate, both stand on one leg for 5 seconds.