Joint Mobility Circle
Joint mobility circle: in a circle, students move each joint from feet to head.
How to play
- Students stand in a circle.
- Ankles: circles and up on toes.
- Knees and hips: circles.
- Shoulders, wrists and neck: gentle movements.
Rules
- Slow movements.
- No full neck circles.
Variations
Easier
Teacher leads.
Standard
Full sequence.
Harder
Students lead each joint.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated.
- Injuries: skip that joint.
Learning goals
- Prepare the joints.
- Learn a basic warm-up routine.
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