Description:
Students will practice having good balance by being able to demonstrate awesome kicks while not letting a cone fall off their head.
Teaching SKILLZ: NEUROBICS
Every time the student does a kick, they can name different colors, superheroes, etc. as they make their way down the mat.
Brain SKILLZ: DIVIDED ATTENTION
The student must be able to do kicks while being mindful of the cone on their head, and think of things to name when they do their kick.
Step 1
Divide your students into lines.
Step 2 – Explain the Rules:
The student must be able to do kicks while being mindful of the cone on their head, and think of things to name when they do their kick.
Each time the instructor counts the ninja will use their back leg to throw a front kick and land in front using both legs as they go down the mat.
As the student is kicking, they have to be aware of their head so the cone doesn’t fall off. The goal is for students to do three kicks down the mat without dropping the cone.
Step 3 – Takeaways:
Keep your head up so that you do not drop your cone.
Make sure that you move forward so that you play the game correctly.
Make sure to kick strong so that you improve upon your balance.