Historic Folk Toys: Game, 'Hopscotch (with Cloth Bag)'

Hopscotch (with Cloth Bag)Our Hopscotch (with cloth bag) game set includes jumbo sidewalk chalk; five glass "pucks;" instructions for five fun, traditional hopscotch games; and a brief history.Historical Background: According to most sources, hopscotch was developed centuries ago in Great Britain during the Roman occupation. Because the original hopscotch courts were used for military training, they were over 100 feet long! These long courts represented the long 400-mile journey on the Great North Road connecting London, England, to Glasgow, Scotland. Roman soldiers used this road frequently, so a military exercise was developed to condition them for it. Roman soldiers tested their strength on these hopscotch courts by carrying heavy loads or wearing full armor. Today, football players go through similar conditioning drills by running through rows of truck tires in full gear.It is reported that Roman children made their own smaller courts to imitate the soldiers. The children developed