1. Drawing the Hopscotch Court:
- A hopscotch court is drawn on the ground using chalk or a similar material. It consists of a series of squares or rectangles arranged in a specific pattern.
- The court typically has ten squares, numbered from one to ten, with the squares becoming progressively smaller towards the end.
2. Choosing the Starting Square:
- One player is chosen to start the game. This player selects a starting square, usually the square numbered one.
3. Hopping and Throwing:
- The starting player stands in front of the first square and tosses a small object, such as a beanbag or pebble, into the square.
- The player then hops on one foot and jumps through the squares in numerical order, avoiding the square where the object landed.
4. Continuing the Game:
- If the player successfully hops through the squares without stepping on a line or the square with the object, they continue to the next level by hopping over the squares in the reverse order.
- If the player steps on a line or lands on a square with an object, they miss their turn, and the next player takes their turn.
5. Winning the Game:
- The first player to successfully complete the entire hopscotch court without making any mistakes wins the game.
- Variations: In Singapore, there may be variations in the rules or specific ways that children play hopscotch. For instance, some children might use different objects for tossing, such as small coins or stones, or they might create different patterns for the hopscotch court.
