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Associated sport: Weightlifting
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

Players in groups race each other by passing a hoop up and down their line while performing the weightlifting actions of the clean and jerk.

What you need (setting up)

• 1 x hula hoop per group.

What to do

• In groups, players from a line, one behind the other approximately 1 metre apart.
• The first player in the line steps into the hoop and completes the Clean and Jerk movements:
• • bend to the hoop, lift it to the shoulders and remain in a squat position;
  • jump to one leg in front of the other (lunge position) and move the hoop above the head keeping the arms straight;
  • Bring the feet back to shoulder width apart with arms still in the air;
  • drop the hoop to the thighs;
  • drop the hoop to the ground.
• Players call actions as each person completes the activity - ‘Shoulders, head, thighs and drop’.
• Player jumps forward out of the hoop when the actions have been completed.
• The next player jumps into the hoop and repeats the activity.
• Go up and back down the line. 
• Teams should be back to their starting location.

Scoring

• First team to finish wins.

Change it

• Use pool noodles or brooms and pass the item on instead of jumping in and out of a hoop.
• No racing. Encourage good technique.

Safety

• Ensure the playing area is clear of any obstructions.
• Ensure there is enough space between groups and players.

Ask the players

• How can you get the hoop up into the air quickly?