Essays

Introduction. One of the most interesting matches is ‘tug of war’ it is a pure trial of physical strength between two parties.

How this game is played? In order to play this game one long, thick and strong rope is required. The rope is generally made of coconut fibers. There is mark to indicate the middle of the rope. The contesting learns take hold of hall the rope on each side. Each player grips it very hard with his hands and he puts his feet firmly on the ground sometimes the last man on each side ties the   remaining part of the rope round his body and waist-The referee stands in the centre of the rope. When both parties li.ive adjusted their positions he shouts ‘pull’ or gives a long whistle. Immediately the tug of war logins. Each party tries to pull in his own direction-The spectators cheer and clap.

Some Interesting details. If the parties’ arc evenly balanced they remain more or less in their places. But if one of them is stronger, it drags the other party and people raise shouts of victory.

In a match such a trial of strength is done twice. After the first trial the parties change sides - Sometimes the party defeated in the first attempt wins in the second. Then a third trial becomes necessary to decide the result of the match

It is very interesting to watch a lug of war-People (or boys) strain every nerve lo slick to stick to their s neither party seems to make any progress. The rope remains lightly strung - On other occasions there is a sort of see-saw movement. If one party succeeds in pulling the other in inch or two the next moment other party manages to recover the ground  lost Thus the game goes on till one    the two teams gets tired and  is pulled away. It is wrong to believe that tail, heavy or fat members of the team generally defeat thin or lean members of the party. Actually fat boy Lose their ground very soon. They get out of breadth quickly and then they lose all power of resistance and are simply dragged away. It is quite amusing and funny to watch a fat fellow being dragged away.

Conclusion. Physical strength does count for success in this game. But skill also plays some part. The players should know the right way to grip the rope and exert their force in the proper manner. If this is done even a lean man can exercise considerable force and help in winning the game.