58. Games - Long Jump, Slow Cycling and Blindman's Buff

In continuation to the Games series, here are three more games that I have played in the past and are quite interesting.  Playing these games make you fit and also quite enjoyable to play.

Long Jump – This is generally played in a ground with some 2-8 people.  We used to make the 2 lines of hurdle by using our slippers!!  The idea is to jump over the space, between the arrangements of players’ slippers!!  See the diagram below

You start with three feet of distance between the two rows of slippers, which everyone will cross, from one side to another.  If anyone’s foot touches the slipper while crossing, he is declared out and is out of the game.  Once when everyone has crossed, you increase the distance between the two lines to 5 feet.  Keep on repeating this process of jumping and increasing till such time only one player is left who has not been declared out.  He is then declared the winner.  Why we need to play this game in the ground is that there will be grass & mud and also you need some space for you to come running for the jump once the distance between the two rows increase.  The game helps you in keeping fit and you are also able to judge distances and your capabilities accordingly.

Slow Cycling – This is a reverse form of speed cycling race.  This is usually done in a 20-25-meter area.  The idea is to be the last person to cross the line.  Make sure you do not keep your foot on the ground.  In case you do that, you are declared out and are out of the race!!  The sport helps you to strengthen your balance on the cycle.  Also, this is an exercise for your hands as you will be using it to slow/fast turn the handle of the cycle to slow down your speed.  If you know various tricks with the cycle, you can also make the cycle stop where you are!!  When all the other cyclists have either crossed the line or they are out, you can then cycle fast to the end line!!

Blindman’s Buff – This is generally played inside a room or you can also play it in a park.  Make sure that there are no sharp objects around when you play this game.  One person has his eyes covered by a handkerchief and the others have to make sure that the blinded guy does not touch them.  The objective of the blinded person is catch a single person and then identify him correctly.  In case he is not able to identify the person, he is again blindfolded and then the game goes on.  In case he is able to identify the person, the identified person then gets blindfolded and the game continues.  If you play the game in a park, ensure that there are slippers or some objects around the play-area so that the blinded person knows that he should not go beyond that line. 

Today’s Daffy Definition

Dentist – A fellow who bores you to tears!!