Players divided to two groups. Colored cones are placed inforont of the groups.
RED CONE-OPEN LEGS
WHITE CONE-BALANCE ON RIGHT FOOT
BLUE CONE-BALANCE ON LEFT FOOT
YELLOW CONE-TURN
ORANGE CONE-DOUBLE SCISSORS
PROGRESSION 1: Begin with sequence A. Players try to go past the cones as indicated.
PROGRESSION 2: To make it a bit harder go to sequence B and make it a competition! The first to complete the sequence and run at the end line wins!
PROGRESSION 3 (ADVANCED): Add orange cone and make it a competition!!
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