Activity
Hop and Freeze
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Balancing
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Balancing
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Stability Skills
Technique: Balancing
Hop and Freeze
Learning Outcomes
Improve balance, timing, and coordination.
Develop listening skills and reaction time.
Encourage focus and control.
Description Of Activity
Children will hop in place or around the area, then freeze when the teacher calls out "freeze!" They must hold their position for a few seconds before continuing.
Variations
Increase the hopping speed or duration before calling “freeze.”
Call “freeze” during different movements (e.g., hopping, running).
Coaching Tips
Demonstrate how to hop and then stop abruptly to freeze.
Make sure children understand the difference between moving and freezing.
Reinforce that the freeze should be controlled and balanced.
Equipment/Material Required
No equipment needed.