Three-Skill Mini Routine: Roll, Turn Jump and Balance

In pairs, students design and rehearse a mini routine of three skills (a roll, a turning jump and a final balance) linked without pauses. It builds creativity, flow and peer observation.

How to play

1. Free review of rolls, turning jumps and balances already practiced (5 min).
2. Each pair picks one card from each pile and decides the order and links (5 min).
3. Rehearse in turns: one performs, the other observes with the sheet (start, links, finish) (10 min).
4. Adjust: swap a skill for an easier or harder one based on feedback (4 min).
5. Showcase in groups of six: each person performs and gets applause and one tip (6 min).

Rules

• Start and finish with a still position held for 2 seconds.
• Only include skills already practiced safely.
• Observers give one strength first, then one tip.
• One performer per mat.

Variations

Adaptations

• Back or neck injury: routine without rolls, using turns, jumps and standing balances.
• Low vision: mat with marked edges and the partner describes the space.
• Performance anxiety: shows only to their partner or a small chosen group.

Learning goals

• Compose a simple gymnastics mini routine.
• Link skills without pauses.
• Observe and give useful feedback.

Equipment for a class of 25

• mats: 15
• skill cards: 15
• observation sheets: 15
• pencils: 15

Teacher tip

Keep the cards in three color-coded piles. Typical mistake: stopping between skills to "think"; have them talk through the routine out loud first.

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