Equipment needed:
One obstacle to crawl and jump over and a kicking target per line
Instructors needed:
1 per line
Description:
In this drill the students will apply focus to a fun relay race. The students will race to crawl under an obstacle, kick a target ten times and then jump over the obstacle. This is a fun drill that builds focus with their body.
Teaching SKILLZ: HEALTHY COMPETITION
The instructor can give the lines silly team names like “hamburgers vs. hot dogs” to motivate the students to win as a team.
Brain SKILLZ: WORKING MEMORY
The student must be able to remember the steps to the race (crawling under the bar, doing ten kicks, jumping over the bar, running back) while racing other teams.
Step 1
Divide your students into even lines
Step 2 – Setup the drill
For each line, you will need an obstacle set up and an instructor holding a target on the opposite end of the mat.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
When the instructor says “go, ” you will: Run to the other end of the mat Crawl under the obstacle
Kick the target ten times Jump over the obstacle
Run back and high-five the next person in line
Step 4
The students must focus with their body and not knock the obstacle over. If they do, then they must do three squat jumps before continuing.
Step 5
The winning line is the first line to finish and sit in a straight line with their legs crossed and their hands on their knees.