Kids carry ball to a number cone. Have kids roll the ball around the cone.
-If cone number is 9 kids must roll the ball around the cone x9 etc.
Progression
- Have kids roll the ball throught their legs making the figure 8.
Have kids get in to a basketball stance.
1. Legs apart/ shoulder width apart
2. encourage the kid to roll the basketball around the cone
3. Encourage the guardians/parent to help the kids.
4. Have fun with it!
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