If you’re planning to play in a league, make sure the combined weight of the people on your team is less than the stated rules, which can vary depending on the age group.
It might be helpful to have the teammates stand from tallest to shortest and then pick one of the people close to the middle to be the lead tugger.
Talking and communicating throughout the game can be helpful for some members, but remember not to give away your strategy to the other team!
In general, the anchor normally wraps the rope around their back and keeps the team moving backward. Normally, the anchor will set the pace for the tugging by taking a step back every 3-4 seconds. If the rest of the team can’t keep up, it’s up to the anchor to keep their grip and slow down so the rest of the team can reposition themselves.
Some sources recommend dusting your hands with chalk to help you grip the rope. This works well for some people, but you can still win without it!
If you bend your back or knees too much, you can cause unnecessary muscle strain, which can harm your endurance.
You shouldn’t be pulling or tugging on the rope. Instead, just hold it tightly and keep it close to your body as you move back. You can talk to the player in front of you and listen to the player behind you throughout the game. However, avoid saying things like “pull” or “move back” during the game, as the other team might hear you and have time to get into a better position.
If you can’t pull back, just try to stay in place until the other team gets too tired to keep pulling. Then, it might be easier to start moving again.
