Balance + hand-eye Co-ordination PE activity for kids | Bouncing & catching on 1 leg

The video tutorial guides students through a balancing and ball-bouncing activity. Students are instructed to balance on one leg while bouncing a small ball with the opposite hand, catching it with the same hand. The activity involves five bounces per leg without putting the leg down. To make the task easier, students can use a larger ball and both hands for bouncing.

What is the initial task students must perform with the ball?

• Bounce the ball with both hands

• Bounce the ball while sitting

• Balance on one leg and bounce the ball with the opposite hand

• Throw the ball to a partner

How many bounces should be done on each leg?

• Five

• Three

• Ten

• Seven

What is the purpose of switching hands during the exercise?

• To increase the difficulty

• To see how far back the leg can be extended

• To rest the other hand

• To improve hand-eye coordination

What should students avoid doing while balancing on one leg?

• Putting the leg down

• Switching hands

• Bouncing the ball too high

• Using a bigger ball

What should students do to make the exercise easier?

• Use a smaller ball

• Sit down while bouncing

• Use a bigger ball and bounce with both hands

• Bounce the ball with their feet