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will be used in subsequent tasks too.

Rules

a. Group Rule: This rule implies that all members of the group must have
crossed an obstacle before anyone can go to the next one. Since the

approach is narrow and candidates can move one by one, there will be

some who will cross first and the others will follow. Therefore, make
sure that even if you are the first to cross the obstacle, wait for all the

candidates to cross before you move on to the next. Remember that

someone who does not wait for others is seen as a selfish person.

b. Distance Rule: This rule implies that any distance that is more than 4
feet (in some cases, the GTO may even say 3 feet) must be bridged and

not jumped. For example, if you find the distance between the start line
and the first structure is roughly 5 feet, even if you are capable of

jumping that distance, you are not permitted to do that. You are

expected to bridge the distance by using the helping material. Do not
violate this rule as it will mean that you lack grasp. Also, do not ask

your GTO to clarify as to how much is 3/4 feet because at your age, you

are expected to have a rough judgement of time and space.

c. Colour Rule: This rule implies that a structure placed in the out of
bounds area, if it is painted white, it is in bounds for candidates, the

helping material and the load; which means it can be touched by all

three. If it is painted red, it is out bound for all three; which means it
cannot be touched by the candidates, the helping material and the load;

and if it is painted blue, it is in bounds for the candidates but out of
bounds for the helping material and the load. Which means it can be

touched by the candidates but cannot be touched by the helping material

and the load. Note that the candidate can hold the load/helping material
while standing on a blue coloured structure. The only condition is that