Coaching Points
Place the sole of the foot on the top of the ball and gently push it forwards or pull it backwards, try to keep the ball close to the body at all times so that it is under your control. Be aware of the space around you by looking up to see where the space is. If the ball runs away too quickly, you can trap it with the sole of your foot so that it stops moving. Put your arms out to the side to help you to balance.
You will need:
Bronze Challenge
Can you dribble the ball forwards with the sole of the left and right foot in sequence?
Silver Challenge
Can you dribble the ball backwards with the sole of the left and right foot in sequence?
Gold Challenge
Can you dribble the ball forwards for 6 rolls and then backwards for 6 rolls without the ball stopping using the sole of the foot, with both the left and right foot in sequence?
Coaching Points
Aim to bounce the ball just over the half way point between you and your partner so that it bounces up into their hands.
You will need:
Bronze Challenge
Catch 8 in a row from 6 steps apart without moving your feet
Silver Challenge
Catch 12 in a row from 6 steps apart without moving your feet
Gold Challenge
Catch 20 in a row from 6 steps apart without moving your feet
Coaching Points
Ensure the person you are passing the object too has a good grip before you release. Stay focused on the task and work as a team.
You will need:
Bronze Challenge
Practice this activity with at least 3 other friends using 3 very different objects.
Silver Challenge
Can you complete this activity passing two objects down the line at the same time?
Gold Challenge
Can you complete this activity using only one hand throughout?
Coaching Points
Balance on one leg and curl the toes up so that the hoop is hooked on the foot. Gently rock the hoop so that it sways and then quickly begin to make small circular movements with the leg so that the hoop spins around. It helps if your arms are extended out to keep your balance and you use a smaller hoop to begin with.
You will need:
Bronze Challenge
Can you get the hoop to spin on both your left leg and right leg?
Silver Challenge
Can you spin the hoop clockwise then anticlockwise without putting your foot down on the ground on both your left and right leg?
Gold Challenge
Can you spin more than one hoop on your legs at the same time?