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From start to finish, a great way to keep the children on the go is with these races suggested by Lynne Garner make the most of the summer holidays and good weather by getting outside and enjoying these fun racing games.

make the most of the summer holidays and good weather by getting outside and enjoying these fun racing games.

Race around the circle

You will need:

* Even number of players (ten or more is ideal)

* A score keeper

* Space to play

* A ball that will bounce

* Method of marking out a circle

Before you start:

* Mark out a circle big enough for the team to stand around, allowing around one metre between each team member.

* Split the players into two same-sized teams.

* One team stands around the circle with one team member holding the ball.

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