USA (19th-century classic)
Crack the Whip
Hold hands in a line, run hard, and hang on, the end of the whip goes flying.
5+ playersAges 6-12OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Players join hands in a long line.
2
The leader at the front runs and turns sharply; the motion travels down the line so the players at the tail have to sprint and often lose grip.
3
Anyone who lets go is out, or rejoins at the front.
4
Swap the leader every round so everyone gets a turn at both ends.
Keep it fair
Play on soft grass and agree a no-yanking rule, the leader's job is fun, not flinging the smallest player. Put younger kids near the front.
Good for building
runningstrengthcoordinationteamwork
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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