Gymnastics Pairs Balances
This gymanstics pair balances reference sheet and task card set are perfect for your Primary or Secondary Gymnastics Lessons. This resource includes a set of Gymnastics Pair Balances task cards for pairs balances and routines as well as an A4 differentiated visual aid (with around 50 balances) students can use to copy the paired balances from.
The tasks take students through how to match and mirror individual balances and matching and mirroring independently. They also included tasks that use the pair balances resource sheet:
Students select and practice
Find ways of getting into and out of the balances
Linking 2 pair balances together
Developing their own balances from pair or base positions given
Creating a short sequence
The pair balances resource sheet includes balances that are differentiated by colour. Easiest to hardest: Green, Yellow, Red, Purple
I would only suggest purple and red to those that are really competent gymnasts and have done some sports acro before - otherwise support would be required.
If you want lesson plans for pair routines check out my SOW here!
Recommendations for use:
Give each group a copy of the resource and they can self differentiate
Give each group a copy and give them a colour to try based on their ability
Ask students to pick a balance and change one of the positions to create a new balance and show the class
Get students to adapt the balances for apparatus
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