two middle school students grab each other's shirts and pull back and forth in a heated struggle. They twist and turn as each tries to gain control over the other. One student loses his balance and stumbles backward while still gripping his opponent's sleeve. The other student pulls harder, causing both to spin around in their physical contest. Other children gather around to watch the scuffle unfold on the concrete ground. Some students point and call for a teacher to intervene in the conflict. a vigorous struggle or scuffle between the two combatants