Stork Stand
Coach says: stand like a stork before you kick!
Level 1: Kick-offBalance and Control5 minutesFree
Set up
Stand next to a wall or chair, with a ball in front of you.
You need: A ball to look at, A wall or chair to hold. Space: a flat area about 3 m by 3 m.
What to do
- Stand tall with hands on your hips.
- Look at the ball on the floor.
- Lift one foot off the floor.
- Count slowly out loud.
Tip: Look at one spot. Hold the wall if you wobble.
Your levels
Say one, two, three. Put your foot down if you wobble. Then try the other foot.
- BronzeCount to 3
- SilverCount to 6
- GoldCount to 10
Cannot play this way?
- No ball: Look at a spot on the wall instead of a ball.
- Indoors: Stand on a carpet or mat, next to a chair.
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.
- Keep a hand near the wall or chair.
- Your body, your pace.
Try this next
- Swap feet.
- Raise your arms up high.
Maths: Count slowly to 10.
Note for Parents & Teachers
Balance on one foot is the base of kicking. Stand close and let the child hold on at first. Wobbles are normal.