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Short description |
Balancing along a line |
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Category |
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Group size |
SOLO PAIRS SMALL GROUPS CLASS |
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Materials |
Ropes or cords |
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Duration |
10 minutes |
Level |
2️⃣ |
Goal of this exercise is improving
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balance
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coordination
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ability to concentrate
In balancing, different senses are exercised at the same time, and balancing backwards in particular requires a lot of concentration.
Instructions
In this exercise, children balance along a rope. It is best to take your shoes off for this. A skipping rope, for example, is suitable for balancing.
"Extend your arms and balance on the rope, leg to leg, forward all the way and then back, back."
Variants
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balance with arms outstretched
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balance with eyes closed
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holding a ball in front of and/or overhead at the same time
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balancing a ball on the palm at the same time
Tips
Many children with coordination problems find it difficult to walk backwards. Such a simple exercise can also be used to identify possible support needs.