Jump Tag

This jumping elimination game enhances physical fitness and spatial awareness through energetic movement and friendly competition. Jump Tag develops coordination, explosive power and strategic thinking as participants engage in this dynamic physical challenge. Perfect for physical education classes, outdoor recreation and youth programs seeking a fun elimination game that encourages active participation. The energetic jump tag format combines cardiovascular exercise with decision-making skills in an engaging format.

Jump Tag – Jumping Elimination Game

1. Gather your group into a loose circle and assign everyone a number (starting from #1.)
2. Start by calling “3,2,1…JUMP” at which point everyone must jump out of the circle and remain where they land.
3. Explain that the first person (#1) initiates the game with one standing broad jump attempting to tag another person either while in the air or upon landing.
4. When the nominated ‘tagger’ jumps, the rest of the circle must jump and remain on the spot they land until the next tagger (#2) initiates their jump.
5. Once everyone has landed, person #2 jumps attempting to tag someone close to them.
6. This process of jump and tag continues, with the role of ‘tagger’ assumed by one person at a time sequentially around the circle.
7. Everyone who is tagged is eliminated from the game.
8. Game continues around the circle until all but one person is eliminated.
9. Play two or more five-minute rounds.