Foot Passes Through the Cone Door

In pairs, children roll the ball to each other with the inside of the foot through a two-cone door and stop it with the sole. They practice foot passing and receiving while cooperating.

How to play

1. Each pair sets their cone door in the middle, one child on each side (2 min).
2. Roll the ball by hand first so they see the path (2 min).
3. Now with the foot: tap with the inside of the foot and your partner stops it by stepping on it (4 min).
4. Say your partner's name before you pass (3 min).
5. Count together the passes that went through the door and high five (3 min).

Rules

• I pass gently so my partner can stop it.
• I say their name before I pass.
• I stop the ball with the sole of my foot.
• If it gets away, whoever is closest gets it.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: receive and return the ball with a hand or pool noodle.
• Visual impairment: a ball with a bell and a clap from the partner before passing.
• Autism: a steady partner and few words in the instructions, with a demo.

Learning goals

• Pass the ball with the inside of the foot.
• Stop the ball with the sole.
• Cooperate with a partner.

Equipment for a class of 25

• Soft balls: 13
• Cones: 26

Teacher tip

Line the pairs up in parallel rows, all passing the same way, so stray balls don't cross between pairs. Keep saying "gentle": a pass is a present for your friend.

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