Activity
Falling Forwards at Speed
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: Class 2
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: Class 3
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: KG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: Pre Nursery
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: LKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Class: UKG
Skill: Fundamental Movement Skills
Sports: Locomotor skills
Technique: Running
Falling Forwards at Speed
Learning Outcomes
Understand how forward body lean creates natural acceleration.
Improve start mechanics for running/walking at speed.
Develop balance, posture, and controlled momentum.
Enhance reaction time and quick step turnover.
Description Of Activity
Students stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
Teacher says Lean! students gently fall forward from the ankles, keeping the body straight.
When they feel like they will fall, they quickly step forward into a run or fast walk to catch themselves.
Continue running or fast walking for 1015 meters with a steady forward lean and fast steps.
Walk back and repeat.
Variations
Walking Catch: Students fall forward and “catch” themselves with fast walking steps (beginner).
Running Acceleration: Fall forward into a sprint for 15–20 meters.
Partner Signal: Partner taps the shoulder → student leans and accelerates on cue.
Cone Targets: Students must reach a target cone using controlled acceleration.
Speed Build: Start slow → medium → full-speed acceleration.
Coaching Tips
“Lean from the ankles, not the waist.”
“Let your body pull you forward.”
“Quick, light steps when you catch your fall.”
“Keep head up and chest open.”
Equipment/Material Required
Cones to mark start and distance
Whistle or verbal cues
Space for 10–20 meter acceleration runs