Partner Gymnastics: Under, Over and Through Sequences
•Year 5
•Gymnastics
•Distributed around apparatus areas for safe landing zones
Alternative: Crash mats, exercise mats
For timing apparatus setup challenges
Alternative: Mobile phone timer, wall clock
Mark apparatus group areas and boundaries
Alternative: Bean bags, spots
Jumping over someone who is crouched down, using hands for support
A stable body position (front or back support) that allows others to travel over or under
Jumping from both feet simultaneously for maximum power and control
The height achieved when jumping, using arms and legs to gain lift
The wide, stable foundation created by hands and feet when being leapfrogged
A series of movements linked together smoothly with clear start and finish
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, vocabulary development, expressing ideas about movement, peer feedback
Measuring jump distances, counting sequences, timing apparatus setup challenges, angles of approach
Forces in jumping and landing, momentum in rocking movements, friction and grip, body mechanics
Cooperation and teamwork, trust building, personal challenge and resilience, leadership development
Stand where you can see all pairs during leapfrog practice, move between apparatus stations during group work
Watch for safe approach angles, two-footed take-offs, hand placement, landing control, apparatus stability
Step in immediately for unsafe approaches, poor apparatus handling, or if students struggle with basic technique
Demonstrate: Use confident student for leapfrog demo, exaggerate safety points, show transitions slowly first
Minimum 15m x 20m hall with 3m clearance from walls for leapfrog activities
Non-slip hall floor, check for wet areas, ensure mats are flat and secure
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, ensure clear access for emergency services if needed
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