Movement Circuit
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Run / Stop

An adult approaching at an easy jogThe adult standing completely still before the grass edge

Start here

Jog toward the far edge of the grass and come to a complete, controlled stop before reaching it.

Easier
  1. Begin slowing earlier.

    Begin slowing earlier.

  2. Use a shorter approach.

    Use a shorter approach.

  3. Walk quickly instead of jogging.

    Walk quickly instead of jogging.

Harder
  1. Approach a little faster while keeping the same control.

    Approach a little faster while keeping the same control.

  2. Stop inside a smaller chosen area.

    Stop inside a smaller chosen area.

  3. Stop, become still, then turn and return.

    Stop, become still, then turn and return.

Vary it
  1. Approach the stopping area from a different angle.

    Approach the stopping area from a different angle.

  2. Let a partner give the stop signal while plenty of space remains.

    Let a partner give the stop signal while plenty of space remains.

Together
A small group jogging behind a softly kicked ball

Jog as a group behind a soft ball. Take turns giving it one gentle kick ahead; reach it and stop under control before the next kick.

Other ideas

  1. Shuttle between two stopping points.

    Shuttle between two stopping points.

  2. Follow a partner through changes of pace.

    Follow a partner through changes of pace.

  3. Roll or kick a soft ball ahead, retrieve it, and stop under control.

    Roll or kick a soft ball ahead, retrieve it, and stop under control.