SPAIN - PÍDOLA– LEAPFROG GAME

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The leapfrog  game- Pídola is very old. The first documents are from 10th century. It was played in many places such as Cornago, in La Rioja. It was generally played in the plaza mayor and in the schoolyard during recess. A small area of ​​land and a number of children greater than two were needed.

Instructions

  • Step 1: Find open space Grab at least one of your friends and head to an open space.
  • TIP: At least two people are needed to play, but the more the merrier!
  • Step 2: Line up Get into a straight line facing forward. All players kneel down and cover their heads with their hands, except for last person.
  • Step 3: Put hands on another player's back, the last person places their hands on the back of the next person in line. Their back becomes a platform to jump over.
  • Step 4: Leap  over the person, spreading your legs like a frog. Continue leaping over everyone until you reach the front of the line, kneel down, and place your hands over your head.
  • Step 5: Wait for the next player Wait while each player repeats the steps in order. The game can go on forever as each person leaps up the line and into the front position.

 


 We hope you enjoy this game!


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