Simple Stack Tag
Use the QR code or visit speedstacks.com/g8 for the video

High energy game of tag combining sport stacking and movement skills.

Equipment

One set of Speed Stacks for every stacker
Perimeter markers or cones

Set Up

Have stackers stand in random positions throughout the activity area with their Speed Stacks in front of them in a downstacked position. Determine which pattern will be stacked (3-3-3, 3-6-3, 6-6, 1-10-1, Cycle).

How To Play

In this game of tag, every player is ‘it’.

On the ‘go’ signal, stackers chase and tag other players. A stacker who gets tagged must move to the nearest set of Speed Stacks and stack the designated pattern. Once the stacker has completed stacking, they may reenter the game and continue playing.

Rules

If a stacker knocks over a cup or cups they must replace them in their original position.
Because all players are considered ‘it’, the player to get tagged first is required to run to the nearest set of Speed Stacks upstack and downstack the pattern before reentering the game.

Variations

Choose an alternative locomotor skill such as skipping or hopping.
Choose a different stacking pattern, or number of repetitions stackers must stack, once they have been tagged.
Hot Potato: Time 15-30 second intervals ending in a ‘stop’ signal for stackers to not get caught stacking.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL helps strengthen the mind-body connection and center mental, social, and emotional health along with physical health.

Self-management
Goal-directed Behavior
Personal Responsibility
Resiliency
Empathy

Shape Standards

Comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.

Standard	Description
S2.E2.1	Recognizes personal space and where to move in general space.
S2.E2.2	Identifies simple strategies in chasing and fleeing activities.
S3E.2.9	Makes fair choices as directed by the teacher.
S3.E5.6	Makes choices that are fair according to activity etiquette.

Simple Stack Tag Use the QR code or visit speedstacks.com/g8 for the video