Ball bounces

Ball bounces

In ball bounces, children can develop and challenge themselves with different bouncing tasks. It is a good idea to choose a basketball or similar ball that bounces. Give the children time to complete the task and proceed at their own pace. Children can also progress with the tricks at their own pace, according to their own skills.

One-handed bounces

• Bounce the ball with your better hand, the hand that bounces naturally with.
• Bounce the ball with your weaker hand, the hand that doesn't bounce naturally with.
• Bounce the ball alternately.
• Bounce the ball from side to side, remembering to change the bouncing hand from time to time.

Bounce the ball into hoops

• Everyone has two hoops next to each other on the floor in front of them.
• Bounce the ball alternately into both hoops with both hands, always catching the ball in between.
• Bounce the ball alternately into both hoops with one hand. Remember to do it with the other hand as well.
• Bounce the ball alternately into both hoops.
• Add two more hoops in front and bounce the ball alternately into each of the four hoops with one hand. Remember to do it with the other hand as well.

Bounce the ball in motion

• First move forward bouncing the ball with one hand and move back backwards. Do the same with the other hand.
• Move right side ahead bouncing the ball with one hand and move back left side ahead. Do the same with the other hand.
• Bounce the ball with one hand into the moving hoop. Attach a string to the hoop, the pair moves the hoop by pulling the string. Remember to do it with the other hand as well. Switch roles.