Keep - Up
Stage of Activity | All |
Equipment | Balloons |
Time | 5 - 10 minutes |
Number of People | Unlimited |
How it Works | Hold a bat in one hand, and use the bat to keep a balloon or lightweight ball in the air. Do this while walking along a line on the floor or along a bench. Do it while jumping, hopping, or performing any other locomotor skill. Use both the dominant and the non-dominant hand. Ensure participants can do it on the ground before they progress to a bench. Ensure the bench is secure. |
Applications | Coordination, warm-up |
Modifications | Can be used in all environments: field, court, pool, snow, ice, gym. |