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Keep the class engaged by working with different people: 2 handed or 1 handed throwing and catching.Only allowed to use your left or right foot (kicking).Only allowed to use your left or right hand (throwing, hitting, holding…).Specify the way the action must be performed, this will really improve their skills across multiple sports: More chances to earn points – Give extra points for getting near to the targets, or set challenges like throwing whilst balancing on 1 leg.

Size of targets – Bigger (easier) or smaller (harder).

Amount of targets – More or less targets to hit.

When the kids are motivated and like to compete, points can be a great way to get them involved, but keep it interesting: You can specify a particular way to move around for some activities:

Distance to targets – closer (easier to hit) or further away (harder).

Size of playing area – smaller (harder) or larger (easier).

Distance between pairs – nearer (easier) or further away (harder).

Type of balls – spongy, soft, hard, bouncyĬhange the playing area allowed with cones or with the sport hall lines:.

Size of the balls – larger (basketball) or smaller (tennis balls).

Size of the bat, racquet or paddle used – larger is generally easier, smaller is harder.

It’s important that kids use the right size of equipment to learn, but also good to practice with a variety to really get a good feel and become adaptable. Kids always need something that CHALLENGES them – But too hard and they’ll soon give up and lose confidence, too easy and they’ll be left unmotivated and distracted. I can safely say that after having taught all over the world – from the United States and Canada, to Australia and New Zealand, the sporting ability and gross-motor skills of young kids at school are widely different.