Tumbang Preso

Introduction to Tumbang Preso

Prepared By Robinson Picat - Grade 6 - Gold Adviser

MAPEH 6 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Tumbang Preso (“knock down the prisoner”), also known as Tumba Lata (“knock down the can”) or bato late (“hit the can [with a stone]”), is a traditional Filipino children’s game.

Tumbang Preso

The composition of players should not be more than 9.

1. One player guards the milk can (the "It") while,
2. the others stay behind the toe-line with their pamato.

The objective is for the players to hit and knock down the milk can with the pamato, and for the It to put back the can inside a small circle a few meters away from the toe-line. When a player is tagged while recovering their pamato, they become the It.

Tumbang Preso

1. throwing

2. running

3. jumping

4. dodging

5. catching

6. hopping

7. tossing

Skills Needed:

✓ Two or more players.
✓ A rectangular field
✓ A can
✓ A pair of slippers or a piece of flat stone as a “pamato.”
✓ A chalk or any marking tool for lines and indicators

Things Needed:

1. An It, is the one to guard the tin can is chosen by throwing the pamato to the toe-line by all the players. Whoever's pamato is farthest from the toe-line is the It.
2. The hitters will get ready at the back of the toe-line and at a signal from the game starts.
3. The pamato must be retrieved immediately once the can is knocked down, the It will start putting it up inside the circle, the one tagged becomes the It.
4. When the can is hit and falls outside the circle but remains standing, the It has the right to tag the hitter once the hitter leaves the toe-line.
5. The can may be kicked or knocked down under when it is outside the circle.
6. If a hitter is not able to retrieve his/her pamato, the others can save him/her by hitting the can.

How to Play:

​2. The group should hit the can simultaneously. Only hit the can, not the it nor other people involved in the game

3.Never hit intentionally the one who is guarding the can.

4.Use only the appropriate and prescribed materials for the game (the empty can and the slippers/flip-flops).

5.Do not be too physical especially during the tagging phase or after the empty can is knocked down. 6.Uphold sportsmanship during the game.

7. Cool- down after the workout.
a. walk for 3 to 5 minutes
b. drink 1glass of water
c. massage your arms and legs

1. Two toe-lines are drawn, on opposite sides and are closer to the circle.
2. The number of hitters will be divided on opposite sides.
3. The milk can may also be flattened a little to make it harder to topple. This can be done by slightly hitting the sides of the can with a blunt object until it folds, then stepping on the can carefully.
4. When the hitters run out of pamato, the game turns into a chase. Players on one side will act as bait while those on the other side will try to kick the can, all while trying to avoid being tagged.
5. After the can falls down, the game is paused and all pamato will be retrieved.

This variation is played on narrow streets or sidewalks.
The same rules apply except for some changes:

1. Warm-up prior to exercise

a. breathing exercise

b. neck bending

c. shoulder rotation

d. arms circling

e. hip bending
f. half knee bend

g. foot rotation

h. breathing exercise

Open Ended

Answer the following question. Type your answer.

1. What are the skills involved in playing Tumbang Preso?

2. Why is it important to observe safety precautions in playing games?

3. Is Tumbang Preso an enjoyable game? If not, what makes it fun and enjoyable? Explain your answer.

4. Where can you apply the skills you have learned in Tumbang Preso in your daily life?