Suitable for players aged 7-8 years

SETUP

1. Using four cones create an area of up to 20m x 20m Modify the size depending on the number of players
2. Create ‘bases’ inside the area using four small cones to make a square. Spread these arms-length apart
3. Assign a player to each ‘base’ (the octopuses)

HOW TO PLAY

1. Once each base has a player (octopus), the remaining players attempt to cross from one side to the other without being tagged
2. If a player is tagged they have to go back and start again
3. Assign new roles to players to ensure everyone has a go at being an octopus

PROGRESSION

INTERMEDIATE: ‘Hospital’ tag – if a player is tagged, they can keep going but not use that body part e.g. left leg tagged means hopping on the right only
ADVANCED: Tagger challenge – octopuses can only tag in certain ways – e.g. must tag left leg using right hand

OUTCOMES

• Agility while changing direction
• Mobility over a range of movement (crouching, rolling, jumping, swerving)
• Develops spatial awareness