How to Play Hockey

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From time immemorial, Roman soldiers played hopscotch to compete for strength and speed, sometimes lifting heavy objects but jumping more than 100 feet (30.5 m)! ^{[1] X Research Source <b>Hopscotch</b> By Elizabeth Dana Jaffe, Sherry L. Field, Linda D. Labbo. ISBN 0756501334} Today, hopscotch has become a backyard game loved by children (and carefree adults) around the world. If you haven’t played this game as a kid, or you simply need to improve your skills, you can always easily learn how to play this game, with a few changes to make the game more interesting.

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Play Traditional Hockey

Draw a hopscotch on the floor. Using chalk to draw on asphalt, stone patio or concrete is best. You should draw squares big enough to jump one foot in and throw stones without getting shot out. Although there are many variations of the figure, this is by far the most popular.

Usually cell number 10 is placed at the top. This is the cell where the player is given a break to regain balance before continuing to jump. Many times box 10 is also given creative names like “Paradise”. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Throw a flat rock or similar object (small bean bags, pods, buttons, plastic toys) into the squares. The thrown object must fit inside the box and not touch the border. If you miss, it will be the next player’s turn. If you hit it, move on to the next step.

You can also play hopscotch alone. In that case, make your own rules as you wish.

Jumping with one foot into the squares, you have to skip the number you just threw and jump to the next square. Make sure to jump with 1 foot for single squares, 2 feet for double squares. Remember when playing, do not let your feet touch the border of each box. If you hit the border, jump to the wrong square, or jump out, you lose your turn.

Remember to pick up the marker when you jump back. When jumping to the last square, you must turn around (still standing on one leg) and jump back to the first square. Jumping close to the box you just hit, you crouch (still standing on one leg) and pick up the marker. Jump over that tile to the next and end the round.

Give the marker to the next player. After completing the jump in slot 1 (without losing your turn), throw it to square 2 on the next turn. The first person to throw and jump all the tiles will win.

Ashrita Furman has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest hopscotch, taking just 68 seconds. ^{[2] X Research Source}

More Change

Change the shape of the hopscotch track. Replace squares with circles and draw spirals. Maybe that’s why the French call it “snail”. ^{[3] X Research Source} Or can be changed to rectangle, triangle or multi-pointed star.

It would be easier to jump from the middle to the outside. So you need to draw big enough instead of a small square at the end.

Change the size and shape of the squares. Draw a smaller box that makes everyone tiptoe. You can draw a shoe box to force the player to fit the foot into the shape. Feel free to get creative!

Create islands. This way forces the player to jump across the island to the next tile. Please estimate the size of this island reasonably so that everyone can jump over. Who says hopscotch doesn’t require skill?

Set a time limit. Turn hopscotch into a game of speed. Players must complete their jumps within the allotted time, otherwise they lose their turn. Or you can turn it into a race to see who is faster.

Advice

You can use duct tape to create a hopscotch background if you want. It can be removed easily and is more convenient when playing indoors.
The last square can be considered a “rest step” if you want some time to regain your balance

Warning

Be careful with your surroundings. It is better to play on concrete rather than on gravel, rocks or a rough surface as it can cause damage.

Steps

Play Traditional Hockey

More Change

Advice

Warning

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