Roll the Ball and Switch Spots

In pairs, each child next to a cone, we roll a ball to each other and, after every pass, run to switch spots with our partner. It combines rolling passes with short dashes that warm up the body.

How to play

1. In pairs, each child stands by a cone a few steps from their partner; one ball per pair (1 min).
2. Roll the ball to each other with two hands and stop it with open hands (1 min).
3. Now, when the ball arrives, leave it by the cone and switch spots with your partner, walking (1 min).
4. Do the same jogging, then hopping to switch cones (2 min).
5. Last switch in slow motion: meet in the middle and high-five (1 min).

Rules

• The ball rolls on the ground, never through the air.
• When switching spots, pass to one side without bumping.
• Wait for the ball to arrive before you go.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: stays at their cone and rolls the ball; the partner runs a loop around them instead.
• Visual impairment: use a sound ball, and the partner says their name before rolling it.
• Less skilled children: a big ball and cones close together.

Learning goals

• Roll and stop a ball with the hands.
• Move quickly between two points.
• Coordinate with a partner.

Equipment for a class of 25

• pelotas: 13
• conos: 26

Teacher tip

Line up all the pairs side by side, facing the same way, so nobody runs through another pair. The typical mistake is running before letting go of the ball: ball first, then feet.

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