If caught, the kid who's “it” should sit in the midst of the circle and will only be freed when another kid is caught and they will then swap out. The “goose” is then “it.” If “it” is not really caught and manages to sit down from the “goose’s” location, https://trentonfbtmf.jts-blog.com/37202196/how-are-rules-simplified-for-young-players-in-children-s-games-an-overview