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People chasing one another on the lines of a basketball court called Basketball Court Tag a fun line tag game.

Basketball Court Tag

Line tag game creates high-energy fun with simple directions.

  • Simple
  • Structured
  • Promotes critical thinking
  • Multiple variations
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This line tag game transforms basketball court markings into pathways of excitement. Basketball Court Tag combines elements of a PE running game with strategic movement that keeps everyone active and engaged. Teachers and group facilitators value how this large group energiser naturally builds agility whilst creating non-stop action. The blend of simple rules and continuous movement makes it perfect for physical education, sports camps or youth programs.

Basketball Court Tag – Line Tag Game
  1. Ask the members of your group to stand on most, if not all, of the painted lines of a basketball court.
  2. One person volunteers as ‘It,’ ie their only goal is to tag someone.
  3. On “GO,” all movements – to tag or avoid being tagged – must occur on the lines.
  4. A person cannot jump from one line to another, or cut corners.
  5. Once a tag has occurred, the role of ‘It’ immediately switches to the newly tagged person.
  6. Continue to play for several minutes, or try a variation while your group still has energy.

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