Mirror Turns
Face your child with a ball each. The leader does a turn and the other copies it as fast as they can.
At a glance
- A ball each, standing facing your child a few steps apart. You lead first, and your child copies.
- You do a turn with the ball. Your child copies it as fast as they can.
- Swap who leads. The leader can try to catch the other out with a new turn.
- Progress 1: They copy using only the practice foot.
- Progress 2: Keep the practice foot, and the leader links two turns in a row for them to copy.
If it's not working: The leader does each turn slowly, twice, before the other copies it.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- A ball each. Stand facing each other, a few steps apart.
Garden, park, indoors.
How to play
- You do a turn with the ball. Your child copies it as fast as they can.
- Swap who leads.
- Try to catch each other out with a new turn.
Make it easier
- The leader does each turn slowly, twice, before the other copies it.
- Stick to 2 turns you both know, like the drag-back and the inside chop.
Make it harder, step by step
- They copy using only the practice foot.
- Keep the practice foot, and the leader links two turns in a row for them to copy.
Three things to say
- Watch the feet, then copy fast.
Colts habit
Work hard: little and often beats one long go.
Both feet
Do a round with the practice foot only.
Heads up
Look up between touches.
Safety: Pick a clear, flat space, look out for traffic and hazards, and stop if anything hurts. Soft ball indoors.
Keeping score: Not counted. Play it for fun.