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A fun game to work on evasion, with players stepping in and out a box before aiming to score.
The Rules
This game has a similar set up and challenges to the game “Nevada Smith”. However, it has the addition of a small square (the “tomb”) marked in the centre of the playing area (the “swamp”). Set up two teams facing each other at opposite sides of the playing area (the “swamp”). One team is the “bandits”, the other team comprises “Nevada Smiths”.
Give the “treasure” (a ball) to the first Nevada Smith, who must try and get out of the swamp from the side or far end without being caught (tag or touch tackled) by the bandits. However, this time each Nevada Smith has to touch one foot inside the tomb before escaping from the swamp.
Set Up
| Area |
8m long x 5m wide |
|
Equipment |
1 ball, bibs (if available), tag belts (if used) |
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Players |
8 – two teams of 4 |
Scoring
On the stopwatch, how quickly can the groups get back to their starting positions?
What To Call Out
- 1 point for each Nevada Smith who escapes from the side of the swamp with the treasure.
- 2 points for each Nevada Smith who escapes from the end of the swamp with the treasure.
- 1 point to the bandits for each Nevada Smith captured.
coaching tips
Change the two teams over after everyone in the first team has been Nevada Smith.
- Nevada Smith and the bandits face each across the swamp
Related Files
- Nevada Smith must put one foot in the tomb before escaping with the treasure
- Nevada Smith can escape by running out the side or far end of the swamp
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