Summer week 4


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Coaching Points

Hold the top of the hoop with one hand out in front of the body. Rotate the wrist towards you to lift the bottom of the hoop up. As you do this, release your hand from the top of the hoop allowing it to fall down, catching the opposite side that should be on the way up. Break the movement down, practicing slowly before turning it into one smooth movement.

You will need: Flat Hoop

Bronze Challenge

Can you catch the hoop 10 times?

Silver Challenge

Can you catch the hoop 5 times in a row?

Gold Challenge

Can you catch the hoop once, with your eyes closed?

Coaching Points

Work as a team to move as fast as possible.

You will need: Flat Hoop

Bronze Challenge

Practice being the person inside the hoop.

Silver Challenge

Practice being the person moving the hoop for your friend.

Gold Challenge

Race against another pair, you can decide the start and finish point.

Coaching Points

Hold the racket close to the body to begin with keeping it level. Adjust the angle of the racket slightly if you see the ball rolling.

You will need: Play Bat Small Perforated Ball

Bronze Challenge

Practice this activity with your dominant hand.

Silver Challenge

Practice this activity with your non dominant hand.

Gold Challenge

Practice this activity with a bat and ball in each hand.

Coaching Points

Place the sole of the foot on the top of the ball and gently push it forwards, 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.

You will need: Large Foam Ball

Bronze Challenge

Can you dribble the ball using the sole of both your left and right feet?

Silver Challenge

Can you dribble the ball using the sole of your foot for 20 seconds without bumping into anything or the ball stopping?

Gold Challenge

Ask a friend to walk slowly in front of you, changing direction every couple of steps. Using the sole of your foot to dribble the ball can you follow their pathway?