Tag Around Sticks is a fun game to work on players edges. Encourage players to sit low in their stance to maximize their agility.

Description

Coach helps players lay their sticks down toe to toe and spreads group out accordingly

Players line up at ends of their sticks

Players decide who is the chaser and who is the chasee

On the single whistle players play tag around the sticks

On the double whistle players stop and and reset at the ends of the sticks. Switching who is chasing and who is being chased.

Key Points

Make sure sticks are spread out to avoid collisions between groups.

Draw "Bubbles" or ovals around the sticks to encourage players to stay close to the sticks and not wander away to avoid getting tagged.

Encourage players to perform stops, drop hips, and use edges to chase and get away.

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