Activity
Balance Blocks
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 Blocks
Learning Outcomes
Improve balance by skating over uneven surfaces.
Increase confidence in handling different terrains.
Description Of Activity
Set up a series of small balance blocks (can be wooden or foam). Skaters must glide over each block, maintaining their balance as they transition from one to the next.
Variations
Increase or decrease the height of the blocks to challenge balance.
Use blocks that wobble slightly for an added challenge.
Coaching Tips
Encourage a slow, deliberate approach to each block.
Have skaters bend their knees and keep their core engaged to stabilize.
Guide them to look ahead and focus on landing properly on each block.
Equipment/Material Required
Balance blocks or foam pads.
Skates