British bulldog

Schoolyard tackling game

British bulldog is a children's game where one player stands in the middle of a field while others try to run past without being caught.

Once tagged, a runner joins the catcher, and the game continues until everyone is caught.

The game is known for rough tackling and has been banned at many schools.

Also called bulldog or British bulldogs.

game

tackle

Gear or takedown

dodgeAvoid by quick movement
chargeCost or accusation
rushQuick sudden movement

elimination · teams · competition · capture · strength · agility · endurance · stamina · physical · athletic

playground

schoolyard

Outdoor area at school

recessPause in activity
childrenYoung human beings
playtimeRecreation period for children

outdoors · running · laughter · friends · energy · yelling · grass · pavement · bell · whistle

chase

pursuit

Act of chasing something

sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
dashQuick burst or pinch
fleeDepart swiftly from threat

escape · race · speed · pounce · ambush · intercept · evade · weave · sidestep · lunge

Categories

playground gamestag, hide and seek, hopscotch, freeze, capture the flag
British gamesconkers, darts, bowls, rounders, croquet
chase gamestag, freeze tag, hide and seek, capture the flag, cops and robbers
Elimination Gamesmusical chairs, dodgeball, knockout, last man standing, hot potato

Opposites

dog breed type

British bulldogwhippet

Nitrous canister or cookie

borzoi · saluki · Chihuahua · toy poodle · papillon

playground game type

British bulldogcooperative games

Games with shared victory

hopscotch · jump rope · Simon says · duck duck goose · hide and seek

national character symbolism

British bulldogFrench poodle

Curly-coated Continental breed

capitulation · surrender · dove · lamb · white flag

Family

British, Briton, Britons, Britain, Britannia, Britishness, bulldog, bull, bulls

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G