Ground Movement Sequence: Sumo Walks and Duck Walks
Progressive strength and mobility exercise where students perform wide-stance squatting walks across the mat area, with optional hands-behind-back progression for increased challenge
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About This Activity
Progressive strength and mobility exercise where students perform wide-stance squatting walks across the mat area, with optional hands-behind-back progression for increased challenge
Quick Info
high
20
10-15m length, 8-10m width minimum for class of 30
Equipment Required
Gym mats or non-slip floor surface
Sufficient to cover movement pathway
Cones or markers
4-6 for start/end line marking
Gym Mats
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Self Defence
Rugby
Football
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Skills
Flexibility
Balance
Coordination
Strength
Features
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Discipline
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
Indoor Only
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