Gymnastics COACHING MADE EASY

Place markers all around the hall floor to aid the children in finding space. The lesson starts with the children running lightly around the hall into spaces - no bumping or touching. The next progression is for the children to run lightly on their toes to all areas of the hall before then running using small steps. Ask the children to then run using large steps / strides and stop like a statue on the command from the teacher.

Children should form a circle around the teatcher and follow the actions to the song. Ask the children to copy the teatchers actions to the rhyme.

Ask children to carefully move into space on tip toes. On the signal they have to push their hands into the air. The next progression is to get the children to run around quietly then heavily.

Ask the children to go for a walk, no bumping into anyone. As the children walk around get them to touch the floor with either hand. Encourage the children to move in any direction and ask them to stretch their arms out sideways. Get the children to turn 360 degrees on the spot.

Move through various shoulder balances. Tuck, pike and straight. Exit to long sit.

Standing in 'Y' shape raise one knee until thigh is horizontal. Extend leg to hold in horizontal. Keep arms extended.