Coordination Circuit with Medicine Balls
Station circuit with light medicine balls that combines coordination, strength and balance.
How to play
- Station 1: partner chest passes from 2–3 meters (6–10 ft), catching with bent arms.
- Station 2: side throw against the wall, rotating the trunk from the hips.
- Station 3: single-leg balance passing the ball around the waist.
- Station 4: seated with feet down, rotate the trunk moving the ball side to side.
- Rotate every 45 seconds; two rounds.
Rules
- Always catch and throw with two hands.
- Straight back when picking the ball up.
- Throw only when your partner is looking.
Variations
Easier
1 kg (2 lb) ball and fewer reps.
Standard
2 kg (4 lb) ball, four stations.
Harder
3 kg (6 lb) ball or balance with eyes closed.
Adaptations
- Back problems: skip the rotations with the ball.
- Limited mobility: seated passes and rotations.
Learning goals
- Improve coordination and trunk strength.
- Learn to handle loads with safe technique.
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