• A-F

  • F-N

  • N-W

  • W-Z

  • Tag Games A-U

  • Tag Games V-Z

  • Partner Activities

  • Relays

  • Expansive Games

1. Aeroplanes and Airports

6. Combat

11. Explorer Ball

2. Beat The Ball

7. Cooperation Game

12. Farmer Sam

3. Bombardment

8. Crocodile Net

13. Five Noses

4. Builders And Bulldozers

9. Dodge Ball

14. Four Corner Drill

5. Capture The Flag

10. Dog Pound

15. Foxes and Rabbits

16. Frisbee Football

21. Hide And Seek

26. Keep The Basket Full

17. Frisbee Ninja

22. Human Log Carry

27. Kick the Can

18. Grand Prix

23. Imaginative Movements

28. Mad Eagle

19. Hero

24. Jurassic Park

29. Moon Ball

20. Hero 2

25. Keep It Moving

30. Narnia

31. Not In My Back Yard

36. Pirate Ship

41. Space Hunters

32. Numbering The Lines

37. Planet Invasion

42. Star Wars

33. Pacman

38. Poison Dodge

43. Target Ball

34. Pacosaurus

39. Secret Admirer

44. Untie The Knot

35. Panthers And Leopards

40. Skittle Ball

45. Warriors, Warlocks And Elves

46. Wasps

 		   
     
     
     
     

1. Arches Tag

6. Head And Bottom Tag

11. Screen Tag

2. Chain Tag

7. Line Tag

12. Snowball Tag

3. Double Freeze Tag

8. Octopus Tag

13. Tail Tag

4. Everybody's It

9. Rock, Bridge, Tree Tag

14. Team Tag

5. Freight Train Tag

10. Scarecrow Tag

15. Ultimate Team Tail Tag

16. Wedge-Tail Eagle Tag

 		   
     
     
     
     

1. Bean Bag Crossover

6. Leg Jumping

11. Toe Tapper

2. Bridge Jumping

7. Mirroring

12. Toe To Toe Fencing

3. Circus Balances

8. Shadows

 		 

4. Gladiators

9. Sitting Back To Back

 		 

5. Leading

10. Sumo Wrestling

 		 

1. Drop Off Relay

 		   

2. Line To Line Relay

 		   
     
     
     

1. Barry

 		   

2. Hunter

 		   

3. Lord Of The Rings

 		   
     
     

CIRCUS BALANCES

Participants work in pairs (more challenging balances require a spotter).

Pay attention to correct technique, going into and coming out of balances.

This activity requires a high level of trust - be sure all participants are ready.

Be aware of where your weight is going with your partner.

In quadruped balances do not put weight in centre of back.

EQUIPMENT: Nil.

AREA REQUIRED: Grassed, carpeted or soft fall area.

BENEFITS
BENEFITS

Trust and cooperation

Balance

Strength and resilience

Problem solving (if one method didn't work did we try others)

Communication (was my partner aware of my intentions)

Team work (did I provide support and encouragement)

HOW TO EXPLAIN THE ACTIVITY
HOW TO EXPLAIN THE ACTIVITY

There must be high level communication between partners, one person cannot move without the okay from the other.

Begin with simple upright balances - see example sheet.

Move slowly and with control.

Try and hold the balance perfectly still before coming out.

Soften shoulders, lengthen spine look for symmetry and alignment.

There will be an effortlessness with a good balance.

Go into the balance slowly and come out with control.

Avoid sudden jerky movements and collapsing.

CUES FOR DEBRIEF / REFLECTION
CUES FOR DEBRIEF / REFLECTION

How did it feel?

What was the most challenging?

What helped you to make your balance a success?

Did you learn anything that could help in the future?

How can we extend the balances?

HOW TO VARY THE ACTIVITY
HOW TO VARY THE ACTIVITY

Try balances with different partners.

Come up with your own balances.

Try balances for 3 or more people.

PDF file
Print Version
EXAMPLE: Simple Upright Balances
Circus Balances
EXAMPLE: Simple Quadruped Balances
Circus Balances
EXAMPLE: Grounded Balances
Circus Balances
EXAMPLE: More Challenging Balances
Circus Balances

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