- player 1 starts at foul line
- player 2 starts at basline
- on signal player 1 runs to opposite baseline with player 2 chasing
- if player 1 makes it to the end without being caught he/she wins
Variations
1. add a 3rd player. once #1 hits the other foul line they change direction and run to starting baseline. player 3 chases player 2
2. locomotions (backwards, hopping, jumping, shuffling, etc)
- full speed
- start in atheltic stance
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