Skill: Agility
Drill: Shadow Switches
Equipment needed: None
Instructors needed: 1 per Line
Description: The students will build agility by competing with a partner to see who can switch feet the fastest.
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, which can motivate them to beat their friend even more. The choice in the activity will also empower the students, as they will feel more in control over what they are doing.
Brain SKILLZ:
SPEED OF PROCESSING – The student must be able to do the correct number of switches quicker than their partner across from them. This works on their ability to complete a task quickly and accurately, as they have to be fast but if their switches are sloppy, then it will not count.
Step 1
Pair your students up with a partner and then divide the pairs into groups.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Drill:
For each group you will need an instructor.
Step 3 – Explain the Rules:
  • I will call out a number 1-3.
  • You will switch feet that many times.
  • Your goal is to beat your partner when you switch feet.
  • If you beat your partner, you will earn a point.
  • The first person to five points is the winner.
Step 4 – Takeaways:
  • Watch your instructors feet.
  • Mirror their switches.
  • Move when they move.
Step 5
  • Continue until each person has three turns.
 
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