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Coordinative competence

  • Coordination exercises
  • Floor and apparatus gymnastics
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Dribble artist

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball (floorball), Game ribbon, Stake, Stick (floorball)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

The participant uses the floorball stick to hit the ball clockwise and anti-clockwise around the stake with forehand and backhand strokes.

Variant:
If the ball is only attached with a ribbon (shorter pendulum), the exercise becomes more difficult.

►Rhythmisation skills, reaction skills

Material

1 stake
2 game ribbons
1 floorball stick
1 floorball ball

Post setup:
A floorball ball attached to two linked game ribbons is placed loosely around a stake.

  • Dribbelkunstler_-_in_4.pdf
  • Dribbelkunstler_-_out_3.pdf
  • Le_dribbleur_4_-_in.pdf
  • Le_dribbleur_3_-_out.pdf

Dribble artist

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball (basketball)
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

One participant bounces a rhythm with the (basket)ball, the second participant tries to copy the rhythm at the same time.

Variant I:
The imitator bounces twice or half as fast.
Variant II:
Perform the exercise alone with two (basket)balls, bouncing with one hand twice as fast as the other.

► Rhythm skills

Material

2 basketballs

  • Dribbelkunstler_-_in_3.pdf
  • Dribbelkunstler_-_out_2.pdf
  • Le_dribbleur_3_-_in.pdf
  • Le_dribbleur_2_-_out.pdf

Duel

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Two participants stand on the same slackline at the same time and try to stay up longer than their opponent. Who has 5 points first?

Easing:
Another participant sits in the centre of the slackline.

Heavier:
The participants each hold one end of a skipping rope and try to unbalance the other by pulling; the participants try to unbalance each other with a foam club or a foam ball.

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Duell.pdf
  • Slackline_-_duel.pdf

Dunking

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball (basketball), Mini trampoline, Soft mat (large)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

The participants jump onto the mini trampoline with the basketball in their hands and try to sink the ball into the basket with a basketball shot or even a "dunk".

► Rhythmisation skills, differentiation skills, orientation skills

Material

1 mini-trampoline
1-2 soft mats (large)
4-6 soft mats (small)
1 basketball

Post set-up:
Place the large soft mat(s) under a basketball hoop and set up a mini-trampoline in front of it. For additional safety, place small soft mats around the large soft mat(s).

  • Dunking_-_in.pdf
  • Dunker_-_in.pdf

First steps

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Once you have mastered the basic position, you can try your first steps. It is important to feel the strap with the forefoot before putting the whole foot down. This means you don't have to look at the strap to know where it is. Before you remove the back foot from the strap, you should place it on your toes to shift your centre of gravity to the front foot.

Easier:
Stretch the slackline tightly over a short distance (3-5m); help a partner by holding their hand (always go with the balancing movement and only stabilise when the slackliner is almost falling).

Harder:
Walk backwards; stretch the slackline over a long distance.

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Erste_Schritte.pdf
  • Slackline_-_premiers_pas.pdf

Buttock rocker ► buttbounce

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Fasten the slackline over a long distance (12-15m) at a height of approx. 1m. Sit in an upside-down position so that your eyes and shoulders are aligned with the end point. From this position, rock downwards and upwards, with the momentum coming from the arms. You can touch the ground with your feet, but you should not actively push off, as the energy should come from the slackline.

Lighten the load:
Help a partner by holding their hand; a helper pushes the slackline down slightly while bobbing.

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Gesasswippe.pdf
  • Slackline_-_rebondir_sur_les_fesses.pdf

Straddle jump

Floor and apparatus gymnastics

08:00
Auxiliary means
Long bench, Mini trampoline, Soft mat (large), Soft mat (small)
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Topic description

Frontal run-up onto the mini trampoline (from the long bench), one-legged horizontal jump from the run to the two-legged jump on the trampoline vertically into the air.

Grab jump:
Launch with arm pull forwards upwards, legs stretched out as horizontally as possible forwards after the push-off and touch the feet with the hands (if mobility allows). Extend the body again and come to a safe stance.

The participants practise the form of movement independently using series pictures or based on the demonstration of the exercise by the sports leader. The instructor (or a partner) gives feedback, provides support and checks that the exercise is being performed correctly.

Material

1 mini-trampoline
1 long bench (possibly to mark out the run-up)
2 soft mats (large)
5 soft mats (small)
1 row

  • Gratschsprung_-_in.pdf
  • Mini-trampoline_saut_ecart_carpe_-_in.pdf

Straddle jump / squat jump

Floor and apparatus gymnastics

10:00
Auxiliary means
Long bench, Mini trampoline, Soft mat (large), Soft mat (small)
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Topic description

Frontal run-up onto the mini trampoline (from the long bench), one-legged horizontal jump from the run to the two-legged jump on the trampoline vertically into the air.

Grace jump:
Jump off with arm pull forwards, stretch your legs as horizontally as possible forwards after the push-off and touch your feet with your hands (if your mobility allows it). Extend your body again and come to a safe standing position.

Squat jump:
Jump off with your arms pulled forwards, squat your legs (pull your knees towards your chest) and grasp your knees with your hands. Release the squat position and extend the legs to a safe standing position.

The participants practise the movement form independently using series pictures or based on the demonstration of the exercise by the sports instructor. The instructor (or a partner) gives feedback, provides support and checks that the exercise is being performed correctly.

Material

1 mini-trampoline
1 long bench (possibly to mark out the run-up)
2 soft mats (large)
5 soft mats (small)
2 row pictures

  • Gratschsprung_Hocksprung_-_in.pdf
  • Mini-trampoline_saut_ecart_carpe_et_saut_groupe_-_in.pdf

Basic position

Coordination exercises

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Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Before attempting the first steps, you should be able to stand on the slackline on just one leg for 5-10 seconds. This has the advantage that you can balance with the second leg. Both the left and right leg must be trained.

Pay attention to the following points:

  • Looking forwards;
  • Arms above shoulder height;
  • Feet straight on the slackline;
  • Knees slightly bent;
  • Hips upright.

Easing:
Perform the exercise close to the attachment; stretch the slackline taut over a short distance (3-5m); sit a partner in the middle of the slackline to dampen the initial shaking; help a partner by holding their hand (always go with the balancing movement and only stabilise if the slackliner is about to fall).

Hardening:
Cross your arms (in front of your stomach, behind your back or over your head)

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Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Grundposition.pdf
  • Slackline_-_position_de_base.pdf

Half turn

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

In the starting position, the front foot is turned inwards and the back foot is straight on the band. Your body weight is on the front foot. Now turn the back foot 180 degrees and simultaneously change your gaze in a quick movement (similar to a pirouette).

Lighten up:
Help a partner by holding their hand (always go with the balancing movement and only stabilise if the slackliner is about to fall).

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Halbe_Drehung.pdf
  • Slackline_-_demi_tour.pdf

Handstand with roll-off

Floor and apparatus gymnastics

08:00
Auxiliary means
Soft mat (small)
Pictures
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Topic description

Start in an upright position, swing the arms and swing leg forwards, place the hands wide in front, push off with the standing leg, close the legs to stretch the whole body in a handstand (body tension), look down, bend the arms and hips, bring the chin to the chest, roll over the neck and back, squat the legs, stand up from the seat (without using the hands) to a safe standing position.

Variant:
Practise handstand against a wall beforehand, then with the support of a partner (holding the legs).

The participants practise the movement form independently using series pictures or based on the demonstration of the exercise by the instructor. The sports instructor (or a partner) gives feedback, provides support and checks that the exercise is being performed correctly.

Material

4 soft mats (small) ► indoor version
1 row

outdoor:
turf field

  • Handstand_mit_Abrollen_-_in.pdf
  • Handstand_mit_Abrollen_-_out.pdf
  • Appui_renverse_roule_-_in.pdf
  • Appui_renverse_roule_-_out.pdf

squat

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Standing upright, place the front foot straight and the back foot with the forefoot on the slackline (about one foot length apart). In this position, bend your knees until you can sit with your buttocks on your heels.

Easier:
Perform the exercise close to the attachment.

Harder:
Touch the slackline with one hand (line grab); stand up again from the squat, take a step forwards and squat down again (other forefoot).

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Hocke.pdf
  • Slackline_-_accroupie.pdf

Squat jump

Floor and apparatus gymnastics

08:00
Auxiliary means
Long bench, Mini trampoline, Soft mat (large), Soft mat (small)
Pictures
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Topic description

Frontal run-up onto the mini trampoline (from the long bench), one-legged horizontal jump from the run to the two-legged jump on the trampoline vertically into the air.

Squat jump:
Launch with arm pull forwards upwards, squat with the legs (pull the knees towards the chest) and grasp the knees with the hands. Release the squat position and extend the legs to a safe standing position.

The participants practise the movement form independently using series pictures or based on the demonstration of the exercise by the sports instructor. The instructor (or a partner) gives feedback, provides support and checks that the exercise is being performed correctly.

Material

1 mini-trampoline
1 long bench (possibly to mark out the run-up)
2 soft mats (large)
5 soft mats (small)
1 row

  • Hocksprung_-_in.pdf
  • Mini-trampoline_saut_groupe_-_in.pdf

Juggler

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball (floorball), Ball (Smolball), Juggling material, Racket (Badminton)
Organization

Individual work

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Hold two, three or more balloons in the air at the same time by flapping them with your hands without one balloon falling to the ground.

Variant I:
Hold balloons or balls/shuttles in the air with a tennis or badminton racket.
Variant II:
Hold juggling scarves in the air by plucking them.

Material

8 balloons
2 badminton/tennis rackets
4 badminton shuttles/balls
6 juggling cloths

  • Jongleur_-_in_1.pdf
  • Jongleur_-_out_1.pdf
  • Jongleur_1_f_-_in.pdf
  • Jongleur_1_f_-_out.pdf

Juggler

Coordination exercises

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Auxiliary means
Balance board, Ball (floorball), Ball (Smolball), Indiaca, Juggling material, Racket (Badminton), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

The participants try to juggle with different utensils:

  • Juggling one-handed with 2 balls or two-handed with 3 balls (tennis balls, foam balls, floorball balls, possibly even frisbees). Also possible standing on a balancing board.
  • Holding juggling scarves in the air.
  • Holding a badminton shuttle with the racket in the air while sitting down and standing up. Perform half and full body rotations while juggling. The same exercise can be performed with the Indiaca.
  • Throw the foam ball into the air or against a wall and catch it with the frisbee. Throw the foam ball to each other in pairs and catch it with the frisbee.

Make it easier:
Juggling can be practised on an inclined surface (e.g. door of the equipment room/garage door; small mats set up at an angle). The balls are not thrown straight up into the air, but onto the sloping surface. This gives the participant more time to learn the basic movement.

► Differentiation ability, rhythmisation ability, reaction ability

Material

3 tennis/unihockey/smolball balls, throwing discs, juggling cloths
1 Indiaca
1 badminton racket incl. badminton shuttle
1 balance board

Door of the equipment room/garage door ►Facilitate the exercise

  • Jongleur_-_in_2.pdf
  • Jongleur_-_out_2.pdf
  • Jongleur_2_f_-_in.pdf
  • Jongleur_2_f_-_out.pdf

Kastensurfer

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball (basketball), Medicine ball, Swedish box
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

The participant tries to keep their balance while standing on the unstable box lid.

► Balance ability

Material

1 vaulting box top
3-4 basket/medicine balls

Post structure:
One vaulting box top is placed on three to four medicine or basketballs

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  • Kastensurfer_-_in.pdf
  • Surfer_sur_le_caisson_-_in.pdf

King of the line

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Two participants stand on the same slackline. The one who manages to stay up longer receives a point. Who has 5 wins first?

Easier:
Another participant sits in the centre of the slackline.

Easier:
The participants position themselves closer together in the centre of the slackline.

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_King_of_the_line.pdf
  • Slackline_-_roi_de_la_ligne.pdf

Kneecap ► kneedrop

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Slackline
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

Position your front foot straight and bend your leg. With your back leg, hook your shin onto the strap and try to push your knee under the slackline.

Lighten the load:
Perform the exercise close to the attachment.

Harden the load:
Touch the slackline with one hand (line grab); stand up again from the kneedrop position, take a step forwards and perform another kneedrop (different forefoot).

Material

1 Slackline

  • Slackline_-_Kniesenke.pdf
  • Slackline_-_knee_drop.pdf

Headstand

Floor and apparatus gymnastics

08:00
Auxiliary means
Soft mat (small)
Pictures
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Topic description

A triangle is formed on the floor using the head and both hands. The larger the area of the triangle (i.e. the further apart the vertices are), the greater the stability. The body is stretched vertically upwards (bend the legs first, then bring them upwards).

The participants practise the movement form independently using series of pictures or based on the exercise being demonstrated by the instructor. The instructor (or a partner) gives feedback, provides support and checks that the exercise is being performed correctly.

Material

2 soft mats (small) ► indoor version
1 row

outdoor:
turf field

  • Kopfstand-_in.pdf
  • Kopfstand_-_out.pdf
  • Poirier_-_in.pdf
  • Poirier_-_out.pdf

Orientation artist

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Stake
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

One participant gives their partner a route to run around the stakes to the opposite side. With their eyes closed, they try to run the specified route. After feedback on the execution of the exercise, the roles are swapped.

Variant:
Individual work: the participant imagines a route for themselves and tries to complete it with their eyes closed (blind route).

►Orientation skills

Material

9 stakes

Post setup:
Place the stakes in a rectangle (3x3).

  • Orientierungskunstler_-_in.pdf
  • Orientierungskunstler_-_out.pdf
  • Atelier_orientation_-_in.pdf
  • Atleier_orientation_-_out.pdf

Passing game

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Indiaca, Long bench, Racket (Badminton)
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

Two participants stand opposite each other on the thin side of a long bench at a distance of approx. 4-5 metres and play badminton (or Indiaca).

► Differentiation ability, orientation ability

Material

Per group of 2:
2 badminton rackets
1 badminton shuttle
1 Indiaca
2 long benches

Post setup:
Place two long benches parallel to each other with a distance of approx. 4-5 metres and the narrow side facing upwards.

  • Passspiel_-_in_2.pdf
  • Passes_2_-_in.pdf

Passing game

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Balance board, Ball (volleyball), Medicine ball
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

The participants stand approx. 3 metres apart and throw a volleyball at each other. Both participants stand on a medicine ball or a balance board and try to keep their balance. If the exercise is too difficult, the participants can support each other (hold/secure) and first try to stand reasonably safely on the medicine ball/balance board.

► Balance skills

Material

2 balance boards/medicine balls
1 volleyball

  • Passspiel_-_in_3.pdf
  • Passspiel_-_out_1.pdf
  • Passes_3_-_in.pdf
  • Passes_1_-_out.pdf

Passing game

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Bars, Indiaca
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

The participants pass an Indiaca to each other with the palms of their hands over the raised bar. They try to play right and left and keep the Indiaca in the air for as long as possible.

Variant:
Game (competition) for points.

► Differentiation ability, reaction ability

Material

1 parallel bar
1 Indiaca
4 marking cones (optional) ►Playing field marking

Post set-up:
Fix the uprights of a parallel bar at a great height. Optionally mark a playing field around the bar using cones

  • Passspiel_-_in_1.pdf
  • Passes_1_-_in.pdf

Passing game

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Indiaca, Marking cones/caps, Racket (Badminton), Rackets (Speedminton)
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

The participants stand opposite each other in two marked rectangles with a certain distance between the fields (approx. 4-5 metres for Indiaca/badminton; approx. 8-10 metres for speedminton). The participants play an Indiaca with the palms of their hands or a shuttle with their rackets. When playing with the Indiaca, participants try to play with the right and left. The aim is to keep the Indiaca/shuttle in the air for as long as possible.

Variant:
Game (competition) for points.

► Differentiation ability, reaction ability

Material

8 marker cones/cups
1 Indiaca

Post set-up:
Mark out two playing fields using cones.

  • Passspiel_-_in_4.pdf
  • Passspiel_-_out_2.pdf
  • Passes_4_-_in.pdf
  • Passes_2_-_out.pdf

Passing game

Coordination exercises

00:00
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (floorball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (Intercross/Lacrosse), Ball (Smolball), Ball (volleyball), Long bench, Medicine ball
Organization

Partner work

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Topic description

Two participants stand opposite each other on the narrow side of a long bench and pass two different balls to each other at the same time.

Variation:
Plays via the floor.

► Balance skills, differentiation skills

Material

2 long benches
1 football
1 volleyball
1 softball
1 floorball
1 tennis ball
1 medicine ball
1 handball
1 lightning ball

Post setup:
Place two long benches parallel to each other with a distance of approx. 2-3 metres between them.

  • Passspiel_-_in_6.pdf
  • Passes_6_-_in.pdf
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