Bounce Juggling: The Whole-Class Record

Juggling with one bounce allowed between touches, adding up everyone's numbers into a class total. Warms up the feet and touch without putting anyone on the spot.

How to play

1. In pairs with one ball: one tosses by hand, the other returns with the foot after one bounce (2 min).
2. Everyone juggles with a bounce in between: foot, bounce, thigh, bounce (2 min).
3. Record round: 1 minute counting your best streak; each pair tells the teacher their number (2 min).
4. Add all streaks on the board or out loud and try to beat the class total in a second round (2 min).

Rules

• The ball may bounce once between touches.
• Count each person's best streak, not the worst.
• Work in your own space, three steps from others.
• Nobody comments on anyone else's numbers; only the total matters.

Variations

Adaptations

• Wheelchair users: hand-tap a beach ball with a bounce; their streaks count the same.
• Visual impairment: bell ball and foot touches after a bounce, partner tossing from close range.
• Students lacking confidence: count as a pair, adding both people's touches.

Learning goals

• Adjust touch strength so the ball stays low.
• Use different body surfaces.
• Contribute to a shared goal without comparing.

Equipment for a class of 25

• soccer balls: 15

Teacher tip

Slightly deflated balls bounce less and are easier to control. The usual error is toe-poking hard; cue "firm ankle, laces".

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