Good Morning,

I hope you are all well and you enjoyed a break from the home schooling last week. It feels a little like spring is coming and there is hope in the air. Given the six nations are going ahead I though we could have a rugby inspired week for all the home learning troops out there.  As always these can been done anywhere that is suitable to you and your situation but if you are able to get outdoors to a local green space or park that would add in a bit more activity and vitamin d to your day.

Cat and Mouse

This game is played with two players. The ‘mouse’ tucks a piece of material such as a sock/soft belt/tea towel into the back of their trousers or up a sleeve if in a chair and moves a few meters in front of the ‘cat’  catcher(or more depending on mobility and space). On go, the cat the has to chase the mouse and try to steal their tail before they reach a designated spot ahead.

Cat & Mice Game – YouTube A similar example but having to catch tails and you already know who is chasing who on the ‘go’.

 

Touchdown

This is a physiotherapy type exercise which helps with your balance, core strength and proprioception. Using your ball or ball alterative kneel on one knee or sit up comfortably in your chair and tap the ball onto three target areas at full reach in front of your body (one in the middle and one either side) then change knees. The target can be an adults hand/pillow/switch or marked area on a wall). This can be made harder by placing your knee on wobble board/gym ball or cushion.

Half Kneel on Stool Wall Taps – YouTube Another similar example but without the stool and/or a cushion under the knee not the foot.

Goal Kick

Why not take a ball to a local park which has goals and try taking a goal kick. As most parks have football goals the aim will be to kick the ball high over the goal and not into the net. If this is not possible maybe you can make a big obstacle with whatever toys or things you have in your garden and aim to kick the ball over it without knocking anything over.

9 year old Rugby Goal kicking Practice – YouTube

Drop Punt

This is another rugby specific skill that can be quite tricky so best to try with a balloon first before a ball or rolled up socks. You need to drop the balloon from hip height then aim to kick it before it touches the ground. A string can be attached to the balloon or ball for young people using a wheelchair to dangle at the right height for pupils to try and strike with their foot. Alternatively if you have a gym ball you could use this too as its lots of fun (with the foot plates up for W/C users if appropriate).

Dan Carter : Spiral & Drop Punt Rugby Kicking – YouTube

Tune In

Lastly why not get faces painted blue and white, half time snacks at the ready, Scotland flags in the air and your singing voice warmed up  to blast out the national anthem and tune in to the next Scotland 6 nations match with your family. Unfortunately this weekends fixture has been cancelled but the next one is on the 14th of March at 3pm BBC.

As always if anyone needs any more info, ideas or even just a chat about how to get started with some PE home learning activities don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Cheers, Susie.