Luksong Baka

WHAT IS LUKSONG BAKA?
Luksong baka (English: Jump over the Cow) is a traditional Filipino game that originated in Bulacan. It involves a minimum of three players and a maximum of 10 players, and involves them jumping over the person called the baka, or "cow".

What is the mechanics of Luksong Baka?

1. The baka then assumes his position at a designated “jump over” spot. On the first level, he takes a crouching position and the rest of the players jump over him – one after another. When all the players have jumped over, the baka raises his position a bit higher for the next level. He repeats this process until he reaches the standing position or until a jumper errs.

2. The jumpers must spread their legs wide apart to avoid hitting the baka when they jump.

3. The jumper who hits the baka will take the place of the baka, and the baka now becomes a jumper.

4. When the level goes higher, the jumper may use his hands for balance by putting them together over the baka.

5. When the level goes higher, the jumper may use his hands for balance by putting them together over the baka.