Arrange all the players except one in a circle, facing in with their hands behind their backs. Give the extra player a knotted handkerchief or small knotted hand towel. He goes around the circle and places the handkerchief in a player's hand. The player immediately beats the player on his right and chases him around the circle, beating him as often as possible until he gets back to his starting place. The player holding the handkerchief then gives it to someone else.
Knotted handkerchief or towel
Any number of players
Make sure to explain rules clearly before starting. Divide players into equal teams for fair competition.