Rolling Exploration Challenge
Students explore different ways to roll balls using hands, discovering speed and control relationships
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Students explore different ways to roll balls using hands, discovering speed and control relationships
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Foam Balls
1 per student
Cones for targets
1 per student
Boundary Markers
8-10
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Skill Drill
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Progressive Ball Stopping ChallengePartner activity progressing through different ball stopping techniques to develop coordination and control
- Truck and TrailerPartner activity where one leads while the other follows controlling a ball
- Ball Control Cone CircuitsIndividual ball control practice developing fingertip control and hand coordination
- Ball Pushing AdventureDynamic ball pushing activity where children navigate around obstacles while maintaining ball control using different movement patterns
- Battleships Target GamePairs take turns dribbling towards partner's cone targets to 'sink their battleships'
- Freeze and UnfreezeDynamic warm-up where children travel around space and must freeze instantly on command
- Gate Rolling Accuracy ChallengePairs roll balls through cone gates to develop accuracy and target-focused rolling skills
- Long Barrier Ball StoppingTeach and practice the long barrier technique for safely stopping rolling balls