Feet-to-Feet Ball Pass

In pairs, sitting face to face, one child holds the ball between their feet and hands it to their partner’s feet without using hands. It builds holding an object with the feet, core strength, and teamwork.

How to play

1. Pairs sit facing each other, legs almost touching, hands on the floor behind them (1 min).
2. Each child tries holding the ball between their feet and lifting it a little (2 min).
3. Hand it over: I hold the ball, my friend grabs it with their feet, and I let go once they have it (3 min).
4. Farther apart: scoot back a little and lift the legs higher to pass it (2 min).
5. Back and forth many times in a row, counting together (1 min).
6. Set the ball on the floor between us and give each other a foot high-five (1 min).

Rules

• Hands stay on the floor.
• I let go when my friend has a good hold.
• If it drops, we pick it up with our feet and start again.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: pass the ball by hand or push it to the partner with one foot.
• Autism: a familiar partner and a three-word instruction with pictures: “grab, give, let go.”
• Less strength: a lighter, bigger ball that’s easier to hold.

Learning goals

• Hold an object between the feet.
• Strengthen core and legs.
• Cooperate with a partner on a shared task.

Equipment for a class of 25

• Soft balls: 25

Teacher tip

Mats or a rug are best: tailbones will thank you. A medium foam ball is the easiest to grip with the feet.

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