The coach starts in the middle of the circle, lying down facing upwards. When the coach yells Rise and Shine the players must break the circle and run back to their safe houses (cone). Only one player allowed per cone. If the coach tags the player, he becomes a sleeping giant also.
Change direction and speed quickly.
Get to a cone as quickly as possible.
Look up and around to avoid bumping into other players.
in more ways than one
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