Activity Guide for Young Athletes 2012 (PDF) - Special Olympics

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7kicking kicking beach ball, slow motion ball, junior size soccer ball, playground ball Place a ball on the ground and have the child stand behind it. Have the child kick the ball toward you with his/her preferred foot. 24
penalty kick prep beach ball, slow motion ball, junior size ball, playground ball Place a ball on the ground and have the child run up to the ball to kick it toward you. kicking for distance beach ball, slow motion ball, junior size soccer ball, playground ball, cones, floor markers’ Encourage the child to run up to a ball and kick it for distance by having him/her kick a ball past various markers. Observations and Tips Eyes should be focused on the ball. Non-kicking foot is just behind and to the side of the ball. The kicking leg should be bent at the knee for a back swing and should follow through. The opposite arm swings forward as the ball is kicked. 25
Page 1: activity guide1
Page 4 and 5: Thank you Special Olympics would li
Page 6 and 7: About Young Athletes What is the pr
Page 8 and 9: Equipment The following items are u
Page 10 and 11: viii
Page 12 and 13: 1foundational skills scarf games sc
Page 14 and 15: 1foundational skills inchworm wiggl
Page 16 and 17: 2walking & running follow the leade
Page 18 and 19: 2walking & running obstacle course
Page 20 and 21: 3balance & jumping balance beam bal
Page 22 and 23: 4trapping & catching goalie drill s
Page 24 and 25: 4trapping & catching bean bag catch
Page 26 and 27: 5Throwing rolling slow motion ball,
Page 28 and 29: 5throwing two-hand throwing slow mo
Page 30 and 31: 6striking handball beach ball, cone
Page 32 and 33: 6striking side striking beach ball,
Page 36 and 37: 7kicking kicking for accuracy beach
Page 38 and 39: 8advanced skills bounce & catch bea
Page 40 and 41: 8advanced skills punting beach ball
Page 42 and 43: Additional opportunities Congratula
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