Twin Races
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-Objective:
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For a pair of runners to complete a race as quickly as possible
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Locomotor
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Balance
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Run
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-Equipment List:
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One stability ball per pair of players
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Establish a starting line and a finish line. These lines could be near each end of the room, or the route could constitute a lap around the room (going around the room is more difficult because players have to go around each other to pass).
-Instructions:
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Each pair of players must carry a ball between them from the start of the race to the end. If they drop the ball, they must return to the starting line and begin again.
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Here are some ways of holding the ball:
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Players both hold a ball with both hands.
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Players squeeze a ball together between their backs.
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Players squeeze a ball together between their hips (no hands allowed on the ball).
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Players squeeze a ball together between their knees (no hands allowed on the ball).
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-Questions & Notes:
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Triple Races: Played the same as Twin Races except that it is done in groups of three (or more).