Activity

Single-Leg Stance Drills

Class: Class 1
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Inline Skating
Technique: Control and Balance

Single-Leg Stance Drills

Learning Outcomes

Improve balance and coordination on one leg.
Strengthen ankle and knee joints.
Develop proprioception.

Description Of Activity

Static Hold: Have students stand on one leg for increasing durations, focusing on maintaining balance and engaging the core.
Dynamic Hold: Have students perform single-leg squats, lunges, and calf raises, focusing on balance and control.
Balance with Arm Movements: Have students perform single-leg stances while swinging their arms, focusing on balance and coordination.

Variations

Close eyes while balancing.
Balance while reaching for objects.
Balance while turning the head.

Coaching Tips

Encourage students to keep their hips level and their core engaged.
Remind students to breathe deeply and relax their shoulders.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.

Equipment/Material Required

None