Creative Rolls
Submitted by Jim Ross
Concept : Rolling from and to different positions
Purpose : Students will create and practice rolls(forward and backward)from a variety of positions eventually sequencing the rolls into a short routine with smooth transitions.
Grade Level : 3-5
Materials : Floor Mats
Prerequisite : Students should have previous experience developing the tuck forward roll and tuck backward roll.
Lesson :
Task 1 : Working with a partner students are asked to create a forward roll by changing the position of their legs at the beginning of the roll and landing in the same position.
Examples :
At the end of a specified time limit ask groups to present their results. Have all of the students practice each new roll at the completion of each presentation.
Task 2 : Challenge the students to start a forward roll with the legs in one position and end with the legs in another position.
ex. Start in a tuck position, end in a straddle position and stand.
Task 3 : Challenge the students to combine three forward rolls, changing the leg position before each new roll.
ex. Start in a straddle position, roll to a tuck position, roll to a crossed leg position and stand.
Points of Emphasis :
Variations :
1.Perform the rolls backward from the different positions.
2.Once the students have mastered a roll on the floor mats, challenge the
students to perform the rolls on a balance bench and / or beam.
Submitted by :
Jim Ross ( Fizzedcate@aol.com )
K-5
Orchard School
230 Demarest Street
Ridgewood,NJ 07451