All players have a bib tucked into the back of their waistband (must be visible).
On the whistle, players attempt to catch as many bibs as possible - whilst keeping their own one in the back of their waistband.
With younger players complete this practice on a time basis so that players are not automatically 'out' when they lose a tail - instead they have lost one life.
Variation:
Players work in pairs. Each person tries to catch their partner's tail.
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