The president stands in the middle, with a bodyguard on either side, one in front and another behind. The bodyguard in front faces the president, all others face the same direction as the president. The president marches rhythmically, and all bodyguards do the same. As the president marches forward or backward, the bodyguards maintain their relative positions. When the president makes 90- and 180-degree turns, the bodyguards face the same direction, with the exception of bodyguard who is now in front, who faces the president. The president marches around with the bodyguards holding tight formation. Rotate players through so each has the opportunity to be president.
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Variations
Eight bodyguards – The president is surrounded by eight bodyguards. Turns may be made at 45-degree, with corner players becoming the center of a line and middle players becoming the ends of a line.
Notes
- Multiple groups of presidents and bodyguards can move around at once.
Updated: July 23, 2024
