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 Crack the Whip is a simple outdoor children's game that involves physical coordination, and is usually played in small groups, either on grass or ice. One player, chosen as the "head" of the whip, runs (or skates) around in random directions, with subsequent players holding on to the hand of the previous player. The entire "tail" of the whip moves in those directions, but with much more force toward the end of the tail. The longer the tail, the more the forces act on the last player, and the tighter they have to hold on.
 * Crack the Whip ** 

As the game progresses, and more players fall off, some of those who were previously located near the end of the tail and have fallen off can "move up" and be in a more secure position by grabbing onto the tail as it is moving, provided they can get back on before some of the others do.

An Illinois teacher was supervising recess. The students started playing "crack the whip." The teacher knew that the game was not allowed at school but did not stop the game.
 * The Situation**

The supervising teacher not only was present when the accident happened, but she also testified that she knew the game was forbidden but did not act soon enough to prevent the injury. The Illinois Jury awarded the student's family $200,000 in compensation for hip injuries the student suffered while playing "crack the whip."
 * The Decision**

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