Partner Foot Massage with Ball
Partner foot massage with a tennis ball: one partner rolls the ball over the sole of the other's foot.
How to play
- Ask your partner's permission.
- One lies face down with a knee bent.
- The other gently rolls the ball along the sole.
- Switch roles.
Rules
- Consent.
- Gentle pressure.
- Stop if it tickles or feels uncomfortable.
Variations
Easier
Self-massage.
Standard
With a partner.
Harder
Longer.
Adaptations
- Students who prefer no contact: self-massage.
- Seated.
Learning goals
- Relax.
- Cooperate and show respect.
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