Difficulty:
(Moderate)

Support Tag

Grade 3–8
Whole Group (15–35) Players
10–15 min

Focus

Strength • Self-Regulation • Movement

Set-up

Choose 5–7 taggers. Everyone else spreads throughout the activity area.

How to Play

Players avoid being tagged. Whenever they perform a Front Support (High Plank), they become temporarily safe. Rotate taggers every minute. Change locomotor movements each round: walking, skipping, hopping, sliding, animal walks.

Rules

Safe tagging only.
Hold proper support position.
Stay moving.
Rotate taggers frequently.

Keep It Going

Side plank safety.
Bear crawl rounds.
Crab walk rounds.
Team challenge.

ESY Modification

  • Modified plank (knees down).
  • Fewer taggers.
  • Shorter holds.
  • Reduce playing space.

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