TUG OF WAR Mechanics
TUG OF WAR Mechanics
TUG OF WAR Mechanics
Materials
Masking tape
1 judge
PREP TIME:
5 minutes.
How to set up Tug of War: Put a line of tape around the center of the rope. If you have more than two
players, divide the teams into an even number of players. Stronger and heavier players are at an
advantage in Tug of War. Try to divvy up the teams so that there is an equal amount of weight on each
side. Agree on what signal the referee will give to signal that the game has started and ended. Don’t play
Tug of War on concrete or blacktop. Kids will often fall to their knees as they shift their weight to gain an
advantage on their opponents. Playing on grass, or a similar soft surface will prevent injuries.
2. The players begin tugging the rope when the referee gives the signal.
4. The teams continue pulling until the center of the rope (tape mark) crosses where the
referee is standing.
5. The game ends when the referee declares one team has successfully pulled the past the
center.