Skill Drill Gymnastics Activities for Year 6

Structured cartwheel learning using A-B-C-D marker system for hand and foot placement

Partners explore different ways to move together using gymnastics apparatus safely and creatively

Partners explore how gymnastics apparatus can enhance their mirroring movements with different levels and creative positioning

Progressive skill-building sequence developing arabesque balance technique from basic to advanced

Progressive skill development for backward rolling technique from rocking to full backward rolls

Progressive balance exploration challenging students to hold controlled positions on 1-5 body parts

Progressive apparatus work where students explore and create sequences jumping along, over, and from gymnastics benches, incorporating take-off skills, flight shapes, and balance elements

Partner practice activity developing straight roll technique using dish and arch body shapes

Students explore and understand the importance of body tension through demonstration and practice

Partner resistance activities to understand and develop body tension for improved control

Students practice creating excellent bridge balances with focus on stillness, silence and extension

Progressive bridge development focusing on hip mobility, shoulder strength, and controlled arch positions

Progressive skill station developing bridge technique from basic hip lifts to full bridges with variations

Progressive bunny hopping activities that build hand strength and weight transfer for cartwheel development

Groups practice compositional devices of canon (sequential) and synchronisation (simultaneous) movements to enhance performance quality

Students learn and practice the difference between canon and unison timing through structured partner exercises

Students learn the difference between canon and unison timing through progressive clapping exercises.

Partners practice coordinating movements with different timing patterns - together (unison) and delayed (canon)

Circle-based activity teaching the fundamental concepts of canon and unison timing through movement

Collaborative group activity where students create and perform dance sections using canon technique with clear timing differences

Progressive cartwheel practice using spot markers for technical development

Flowing spinal movement activity alternating between Cat Pose (rounded spine) and Cow Pose (arched spine) coordinated with breathing to improve flexibility and body awareness

Progressive skill development for cat spring gymnastics technique with safety progression

Students create strong, characteristic poses representing a specific character or theme using different levels, body shapes, and expression