Dog and Bone
Skittle or Upside Down Cone, Hoop
How to play
Two even groups line up on either side of the playing area and are given a number that corresponds to a student on opposite side of the court. A skittle is placed in a hoop in the middle of the court. Teacher calls a number and both students from opposite sides run out to the centre and try to collect the skittle. Student must attempt to return the skittle to their side without being tagged. Score one point for team if successfully return skittle. For safety students are not allowed to step inside the hoop to collect the skittle
Variations
Can add a piece of sports equipment and have them return to team using it (i.e. dribbling a ball)
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