I. Tactics in Tug-of-War
Seriously speaking, there are only two tactics, attack and defense. Game could be won if these two tactics are appropriately exerted. “Fine defend is attack, and efficient attack is the best defense,” which is the highest guideline in tug-of-war game.
II. Action Plan of Different Tactics
There are three situations in tug-of-war game. Here, we define the “ability of team” as lasting time of muscular endurance. Following, different tactics are introduced in different situation of a team:
1. Competitor in superior situation
Appropriate tactic should be considered if muscular endurance of our team is in inferior position. Our team should pull the competitor over before our energy is used up, if the competitor’s weight is lighter than our team members. Or making a sudden attack is also a strategy in a bid to break the competitors’ defense.
2. Similar strength
More flexible tactics should be exerted if two teams have similar strength. A skilled team usually has a good sense of “rope grip”. Reaction and consolidation of teamwork will decide the result of game. Of course, team players should avoid attacking in a hurry.
3. Competitor in inferior situation
If strength is in inferior position, team players should pull over when competitors are exhausted.
III. Observation of Competitor’s Tactics
The features of competitors are usually: strong attack, defensive, energetic or strong reactivity. Tactics could be confirmed according to competitors’ strength.
1. More defenses: when competitors are strong in attacking.
2. Attack and defense: when two teams have similar strength.
3. More attacks: when competitors are weak in defending.