After a simple warm-up that includes walking around the circle, weaving through the steps in a serpentine pattern, changing directions by heading through the center of the circle, and walking in the opposite direction, we play the game. I encourage them to change lead feet whenever they need. I just want the students to keep moving. The chosen participant must attempt to catch me and tap my shoulder before I circle around to that person's step. The best rule for the chase is fast walking or skipping, as it is safer than running.
All students continue to do the basic step until they are tapped and have to race around the circle.
They resume stepping when they are back at a step. The game continues until everyone has had a chance to play. I teach the students to do alternating knee lifts on the step. When they are comfortable with this movement I introduce one ball, usually a wallyball or other medium size ball that will bounce. The students must bounce the ball to each other and catch it while stepping.