Tug of war rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 15 October 2026
Settling an argument? Search all 13 rules
- What are the rules of tug of war?
- What are the tug of war weight classes?
- Can you substitute in tug of war?
- How long is a tug of war rope?
- What shoes are allowed in tug of war?
- How does a tug of war pull start?
- How do you hold the rope in tug of war?
- What does the anchor do in tug of war?
- What are fouls in tug of war?
- How many warnings do you get in tug of war?
- How do you win in tug of war?
- How is a tug of war match scored?
- How do tug of war championships work?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| L R with a rule, for example L R 14 | TWIF, Rules Manual, 2026 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 15 October 2026.