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Practice games

Knee Football

Everyone on their knees, pushing a soft ball into cushion goals with their hands.

At home 5 min 2 to 4 players Indoors Garden With a grown-up With brothers, sisters or friends 2018 to 2021

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Two cushions make each goal; you both kneel and push or roll the ball with your hands.

Set up

  • Clear a space and set two cushions as goals at each end.

Indoors on carpet, or garden grass.

How to play

  • You and your child kneel down.
  • Use your hands to push or roll the ball along the floor into the other goal.
  • No throwing and no lifting the ball.
  • Play for 3 minutes, then take a break for your knees.

Make it easier

Make it harder

  • Only use the hand your child uses less.

Three things to say

  • Push the ball, then move to it.

Colts habit

Be brave: score different ways.

Both feet

The hand you use less.

Heads up

Look for the goal, not just the ball.

Safety: Use a soft ball only. Move furniture, lamps and breakables. Play on carpet or grass, not hard floors. Take breaks so knees do not get sore.

My best

Different ways I scored. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with your own earlier go, never with anyone else. Saved on this device only.