Shoe kick
Item needed:
- Shoes
open
Min players:
6
Max players:
∞
Required age:
8
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
15 - 20
Basically, all students stand in one straight row. According to if they are right or left handed, that’s the shoe they’ll slip off a bit. Example: Keira is right handed. So Keira will slip off her right shoe a bit. One of the teachers will say ‘1…2…3…GO!’ When the teacher says ‘GO!’ all the students will step forward a bit and kick off their ‘slipped off a bit’ shoe. The student with the shoe kick that’s farthest wins.
Objective
Engage in a fun and simple game where students compete to see who can kick their shoe the farthest. The player whose shoe travels the greatest distance wins.
Game Setup
Materials Needed
- An open area with enough space for students to kick their shoes safely
- Measuring tape or markers to measure and mark distances
Preparation
- Form a Line: Have all players stand in a straight row, side by side, with enough space between each player.
- Determine Dominant Foot: Each player should slip off the shoe of their dominant foot slightly. For example, if a player is right-handed, they will slip off their right shoe a bit.
Player Requirements
- Minimum Age: 8 years old
- Number of Players: 6 to unlimited
Game Rules
- Starting Position: All players stand in a straight line with their shoes partially slipped off their dominant foot.
- Ready, Set, Go: A teacher or leader will stand in front of the players and say, “1…2…3…GO!”
- Kicking the Shoe: On “GO!”, all players step forward slightly and kick off their slipped shoe as far as they can.
- Determining the Winner: The player whose shoe travels the farthest distance is the winner.
- Measuring Distance: Use a measuring tape or markers to measure the distances and determine the winner accurately.
Additional Tips
- Ensure the play area is free from obstacles and safe for kicking.
- Encourage players to kick straight and avoid kicking towards other players.
- Consider having multiple rounds and keeping track of the longest distances for a final championship round.
Enjoy the light-hearted competition of Shoe Kick and see who can send their shoe the farthest!