Pushing and Pulling in Small Groups

Learning Outcomes

Movement skills/concepts: Pushing, pulling, balancing, counterbalancing and relationships (with others). 

Description Of Activity

Activity Hot spot: Groups use the wrist grip to join in a circle round a hot spot (a hoop or a similar ground marking). The aim is to pull the circle and make someone stand on the hot spot. 

Socko: Place four or ve gym mats together. Self-chosen groups of fourve children wear socks but no shoes. The aim is to remove the socks of other participants and to keep possession of your own socks. Set clear rules on the degree of roughness allowed. Allow anyone to withdraw or call Stop at any time. No kicking. Zigzag tug of war: Two lines of threefour face each other. Each person takes a wrist grip with two people facing. Each line attempts to pull the other line to a mark. 

Rowing in fours: Four children sit in a circle joined by the wrist grip and with knees slightly bent. One pair of opposites leans in while the other pair leans back. Change positions rhythmically. 

Can you see ? safety fair competition You could ask Balancing and pulling in small groups requires a lot of trust. How did your group build trust?

Equipment/Material Required

Set-up Hoops. Teach wrist grip. Groups work on a suitable surface.