Activity

Balance Beam 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

Balance Beam Drills

Learning Outcomes

Improve balance and coordination.
Develop proprioception and body awareness.
Enhance flexibility and agility.

Description Of Activity

Forward and Backward Walking: Have students walk forward and backward on a balance beam, focusing on balance and coordination.
Side-to-Side Stepping: Have students step side-to-side on a balance beam, focusing on balance and control.
Balance Poses: Have students hold various balance poses on the balance beam, such as a tree pose or a warrior pose.

Variations

Close eyes while walking on the balance beam.
Walk on the balance beam while carrying objects.
Walk on the balance beam while wearing ankle weights.

Coaching Tips

Encourage students to keep their head up and their eyes focused on a fixed point.
Remind students to keep their core engaged and their movements slow and controlled.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.

Equipment/Material Required

Balance beam