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BALL TAPPING beach ball, slow motion ball |
Tap a beach ball toward the child and have him/her tap the ball back toward you with an open hand. Progress to having the child in a sideways, ready position. Toss beach ball to the child and have him/ her hit the ball with an open hand.
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Observations and Tips
Encourage the child to stand sideways to the ball with good balance. Markers can be used for the child to stand on. Eyes should be focused on the ball. Encourage follow-through by having the child twist his/her belly forward and/or clapping the hands out in front. If the child is not transferring weight, have him/her rock front and back while standing on markers.
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SIDE STRIKING beach ball, slow motion ball, paddle, junior size racket, plastic bat
Using a sideways stance, encourage the child to strike a tossed beach ball or other ball with a racket, paddle, stick, bat, etc. |
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BEGINNING HOCKEY beach ball, slow motion ball, small foam ball, tennis ball, dowel, junior size plastic hockey stick, junior size plastic golf club
Using the same technique as two-hand throwing, encourage the child to bring his/her arm back and forward overhead to throw a small ball toward your hands.
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BEGINNING TENNIS/SOFTBALL beach ball, slow motion ball, small foam ball, tennis ball, junior size racket, plastic bat
Using a sideways stance, encourage the child to strike a bounced beach ball or other ball with a racket, paddle, stick, etc.
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