Octopus challenges players to use their edges and move laterally. Help players to push off their edges in order to avoid obstacles.
Description
Coach draws a line 10 feet from the boards or end of boundary.
Players line up on the boards.
When the coach says "Go" players try to to get over the opposing line without getting caught by the coach.
If a player is caught they have to stop and they are now "seaweed". They can't move but can now assist the coach with trying to tag players while stationary.
Key Points
Encourage players to stop before the boards (in the 10 foot safe zone allocated by the coach).
Keep head up
Use edges to move laterally away from coach and other players.
Story tell to increase interest for younger players. Coach is an Octopus, Players are swimmers and the Octopus is trying to turn players into seaweed.
