Stop the Ball
Kush rolls the ball and stops it dead. Can you?
Level 1: Kick-offBalance and Control5 minutesFree
Set up
Put a start cone. Put a far cone 4 big steps ahead.
You need: A soft ball, 2 cones, bottles or shoes. Space: a flat area about 3 m by 3 m.
What to do
- Stand at the start cone.
- Roll the ball gently ahead.
- Run and stop it with your sole.
- Count each stop before the far cone.
Tip: Sole means the bottom of your shoe. Look at the ball, not your feet.
Your levels
Do 10 rolls. Say each number out loud. A helper can count too.
- BronzeStop 3 of 10 rolls
- SilverStop 5 of 10 rolls
- GoldStop 8 of 10 rolls
Cannot play this way?
- No ball: Push a rolled-up sock along the floor. Stop it with your foot.
- Indoors: Use a soft sponge ball on a carpet.
Play safe
- Play on a flat, dry, clear place.
- Wear shoes that stay on your feet.
- A grown-up watches nearby.
- Stop if you feel tired or hurt. Drink water after.
- Roll gently. Never kick the ball hard.
- Your body, your pace.
Try this next
- Use the other foot.
- Stop the ball between two cones.
Maths: Count your stops. Say the number.
Note for Parents & Teachers
Builds first ball control: watching the ball and meeting it with the sole. Cheer every try. A missed stop is just another go.