Tug-Of -War
The origins of tug of war are uncertain, but it is beyond dispute that this once royal sport was practiced in ancient Egypt and China, where it was held in legend that the Sun and Moon played Tug of War over the light and darkness.This is one of the exciting field events in which collective strength of a team is tested. This is the best way to judge a team’s collective efforts. Coordination and strength are applied simultaneously.
History: Tug-of-War is actually a competitive team sport in England, Scotland, Sweeden and many other countries with a sea-faring tradition. For that is where the game (or rather sport) of Tug-of-War comes from. It originated in the great days of sail when teams of men were required to tug on lines to adjust sails while ships were underway or even in combat. The first land competitions are thought to have been held in India after British Army officers observed seamen at this sport during their free time at sea. The officers thought it would be a good way to keep their own men fit during the long sea voyage from England to India. They enjoyed it so much that they continued the competitions on reaching their destination.
Techniques of Tug-Of-War
The origins of tug of war are uncertain, but it is beyond dispute that this once royal sport was practiced in ancient Egypt and China, where it was held in legend that the Sun and Moon played Tug of War over the light and darkness.This is one of the exciting field events in which collective strength of a team is tested. This is the best way to judge a team’s collective efforts. Coordination and strength are applied simultaneously.
History: Tug-of-War is actually a competitive team sport in England, Scotland, Sweeden and many other countries with a sea-faring tradition. For that is where the game (or rather sport) of Tug-of-War comes from. It originated in the great days of sail when teams of men were required to tug on lines to adjust sails while ships were underway or even in combat. The first land competitions are thought to have been held in India after British Army officers observed seamen at this sport during their free time at sea. The officers thought it would be a good way to keep their own men fit during the long sea voyage from England to India. They enjoyed it so much that they continued the competitions on reaching their destination.
Techniques of Tug-Of-War
- Keep the rope as low as possible.
- Apply uniform force in coordination with other team mates.
- At no stage slacken down as it might break the chain of strength being applied.
- Make a firm grip on the ground to avoid skidding or slipping.
- A contest may feature a moat in a neutral zone, usually of mud or softened ground, which eliminates players who cross the zone or fall into it.
- Teams shall consist of an equal number of competitors with a maximum of 8 pulling numbers per team.
- In open competitions of pulling members shall be under 17.
- In competition confined to specific weight.
- All knots shall be won by two pulls out of three.
- The team shall change ends, after a reasonable rest, after each pull.
- The pole shall not be less than 10 cm and more than 12.5 cm in circumference, without knots or holdings for hands and not less than 35 yards. [32 m] for 8 competitors each side.
- From the start the rope shall be caught.
- Every pulling member shall hold the rope with both hands and the rope shall pass under the armpit.
- The end or anchorman may grip the rope and pass it over one’s shoulder.