Skill: Strength
Drill: Ant Workers
Equipment needed: One small pad per pair
Instructors needed: A few to monitor
Description: The students will improve their arm STRENGTH by crawling down the mat then performing slow push-ups with a partner.
Teaching SKILLZ:
CHOICES – The instructor can ask the students to pick a partner in ten seconds. This gives them the chance to work with the people they want to work with. The choice in the activity will also empower the students, as they will feel more in control over what they are doing.
Brain SKILLZ:
DIVIDED ATTENTION – The students must be able to work on walking forwards or backwards, while going the same pace as their partner and communicating with them. This works on their ability to focus on multiple things at one time, as they must crawl and keep their heads together, while making sure they stay in their bear crawl.
Step 1
Divide the class into pairs.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
Have the students line up facing their partners in the center of the mat.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • You will work as a team crawling down the mat.
  • Once you reach the other side of the mat, perform 5 push-ups then sit.
  • The first pair to finish is the winner.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Work together as a team to move as “one” and not drop the pad.
  • Show good form on each push-up so that you get stronger.
  • Keep trying hard even when it gets tough.
Step 5
  • Continue so that each person gets to go forwards and backwards.
 
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