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Luksong Baka (Filipino Leapfrog)

L
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

One player crouches low with hands on knees to act as the baka, or cow, that others must jump over.

2

Each remaining player takes a running start and vaults over the crouching player using both hands to push off their back.

3

After everyone has cleared the jump, the crouching player slowly stands up a little taller for the next round.

4

Players keep jumping over the rising player each round, with the height increasing gradually each time.

5

Anyone who fails to clear the jump without touching the crouching player becomes the new baka for the next round.