Alaskan High KickAlaskan High Kick is a traditional game played by the Eskimo-Indians in Alaska. It was traditionally played to teach balance. The people needed to develop strength and endurance in order to survive the harsh climate. Age: 12+ No. of players: 2 or more Equipment: A target suspended above the floor Time: A few minutes Aim: To kick the target as high as possible. 1. To play this game, the player sits on the floor with one hand holding the opposite foot. The target is above the player. 2. The player places his free hand onto the floor and then jumps up and tries to kick the target as high as he can with his free foot. 3. If the player has successfully kicked to target he must then land in his original position. Source: Adapted from http://fairbanks-alaska.com/eskimo-indian-games.htm You might like to play these other North American games:
Pick Up Sticks (USA) Stick Dice (USA) Marbles Sliding Game (Canada) Tossing the Ball (Canada) The Blind Hen (Mexico) Sun and Ice (Mexico) Jumping Forward Race (Alaska) Sign up for our FREE newsletter and receive All rights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
