Turn the turtle

Number of participants: the whole class, in pairs

Necessary equipment: tatami or carpets, stopwatch

Skills: strength, body combat, endurance

The first member of the pairs lies down on the floor/tatami/carpet facing down (hands in any position on the sides). The other member of the pairs goes next to the partner.

Aim: to turn the partner and get him/her lying on his/her back.

Rules:

1. It is forbidden to pull on the neck with both hands, stretch the spine backwards, push the eyes, scratch the face, push the nose, etc.
2. The second member of each pair cannot stand up. A half-kneeling position is the maximum allowed.
3. We can play until the first victory or with a time limit.

Variations:

1. We can vary the positions allowed for the second member.