Hobbies And Interests
Traditional Sports
Team sports are a prime example of cooperative athletic games. Traditional games, such as soccer or volleyball, rely on getting a ball to a certain place with the help of teammates. While it is possible to play these sports one-on-one, group versions are more fun and popular, due to the cooperative component. Teammates rely on verbal and nonverbal communication when they want to pass or receive the ball.
Three-Legged Race
This cooperative game can take place either outside or indoors. To play the game, all participants must partner off. Each couple will stand side by side, and tie rope or fabric around the middle legs. All participants then must race to a specific location. This game builds communication skills as well as a cooperative effort.
Capture the Flag
This game is usually played outdoors. Participants must divide themselves into two teams. Each team will hide a flag on their half of the playing area. The object is to steal the other team's flag, while simultaneously guarding your own flag. It is essential to work with your teammates in order to establish roles for the game and signal the approach of intruders from the other team.
Freeze Tag
With this variation of the traditional game of tag, a person who does the tagging must first be selected. After the rules and out-of-bounds areas are established in a group of participants, the last person to say 'not it', will be 'it'. This person will run around, tagging as many people as possible. When a participant is tagged, she must freeze in place, until another teammate runs by. To unfreeze someone, simply tag them and keep running.
The object of the game is for the 'it' person to tag all other participants. Depending on the number of players, more than one person can be 'it'. Working with your team in a collaborative effort to unfreeze each other allows the game to continue on.