Run the round

How to play Hoist + Lower Control

Step 1

Hoist the bag to the marked height, lower it under control, and sprint to the finish. Fastest clean rep wins.

Step 2

Judge the hoist result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the hoist setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Hoist the bag to the marked height, lower it under control, and sprint to the finish. Fastest clean rep wins. A hard drop adds a 5-second penalty. Format: Round robin.

Example: Hoist the bag to the marked height, lower it under control, and sprint to the finish. Fastest clean rep wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting before the route, station, or finish area is clear. Inspect and reset it first.

Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 15-35 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Obstacle Course

Category Obstacle Course

Best for 2-8 who want a 15-35 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 15-35 min

Gear Cones, tape, buckets, or safe obstacles plus a timer

Space Clear gym, yard, park, or room-sized course

Energy High

Setup Start from Obstacle Course Board and tell the group the activity is Hoist + Lower Control.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Hoist + Lower Control also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Hoist + Lower Control from Studboards. Hoist the bag to the marked height, lower it under control, and sprint to the finish. Fastest clean rep wins. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 15-35 min | Gear: Cones, tape, buckets, or safe obstacles plus a timer Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/obstacle-course/obstacle-course-hoist-lower-control.html

Hoist + Lower Control

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