Tag Escape
You walk after your child and try to tag them. They use turns to keep the ball away for 60 seconds.
At a glance
- A clear space, a ball for your child and a 60-second timer. You are the tagger (G) and your child has the ball.
- You walk after your child and try to tag them with a gentle touch.
- Your child turns away to keep the ball from you. Count the seconds before you tag them, up to 60.
- Progress 1: You jog instead of walking.
- Progress 2: Keep jogging, and your child can only turn with the practice foot.
If it's not working: Take tiny heel-to-toe steps, so you can only move slowly.
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A clear space and a 60-second timer. The grown-up walks after the child, who turns with the ball and gets away. Count the seconds they keep the ball before they are tagged.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- A ball for your child, a clear space and a 60-second timer. You are the tagger.
Garden, park.
How to play
- You walk after your child and try to tag them with a gentle touch.
- They use turns to keep the ball and get away from you.
- Count the seconds they keep the ball before you tag them, up to 60.
Make it easier
- Take tiny heel-to-toe steps, so you can only move slowly.
- Play in a bigger space, like the whole garden, so there's more room to escape.
Make it harder, step by step
- You jog instead of walking.
- Keep jogging, and your child can only turn with the practice foot.
Three things to say
- Turn away from the tagger, then burst.
Colts habit
Work hard: little and often beats one long go.
Both feet
Do a round with the practice foot only.
Heads up
Look up between touches.
Safety: Pick a clear, flat space, look out for traffic and hazards, and stop if anything hurts. Soft ball indoors.
My best
Seconds with the ball. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.