Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

SPORTSHALL INFANT The Programme

Sportshall activities for younger children. Designed around a set of 12 activities, the programme supports teacher led delivery of the core physical skills at this age including; coordination and agility, core stability, spatial awareness and many more skills. The activities 1. Balancer encouraging concentration, control and stability WEB COPY ©EVEQUE 2. Jumper developing leaping, landing and explosive power 1 2 3 4

3. Bouncer a test of coordination, agility, rhythm and timing

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4. Launcher a single arm throw activity to introduce technique 5. Runner focuses on speed and ability to make rapid direction changes

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6. Striker promoting control and accuracy of kicking

7. Pitcher testing hand eye coordination 10. Stepper for footwork, agility, coordination and spacial awareness WEB COPY ©EVEQUE 9 10 8. Catcher developing ball handling skills 9. Bowler supporting accurate sending skills

11. Thrower a two handed throw for distance

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12. Skipper develops spacial awareness and timing

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