Time the first two sets without the players knowing you are timing them. SET UP Players get into two groups (number of groups depend on amount). Both line leaders line up on end/half line. One leader faces left, other faces right. Teams line up behind their line leader. INSTRUCTIONS Playeres will do an indian run twice around the field. TWO MINUTE REST Players will do an indian run two more times around field. Record time for each group - MUST MAKE BETTER OR EQUAL TIME COMPARED TO FIRST TWO LAPS. If time is not met, players must do another set of indian runs around the field.
Explain what an Indian run is Have kids line up Group 1 clockwise Group 2 counterclockwise Two laps Being timed Time does not stop until last person in line has crossed over the half line.
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