Tea Towel Corners
Strike the ball to land on a tea towel in each bottom corner of the goal.
At a glance
- Lay a tea towel in each bottom corner of the goal, or between two jumpers. Your child stands five big steps away.
- They strike the ball to hit a towel or land on it.
- Switch corner and foot every go.
- Count towels hit out of 10.
- Progress 1: You roll the ball in and your child strikes it first time.
- Progress 2: Your child calls a corner before each strike, and only that towel counts.
If it's not working: Stay with the same corner and foot for a few goes before switching.
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A tea towel in each bottom corner of the goal, or between two jumpers. Your child stands five big steps away and strikes the ball to land on or hit one towel. Next go, the other corner with the other foot. Count towels hit out of 10.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Lay a tea towel in each bottom corner of the goal.
- Stand 5 big steps away.
Garden or park.
How to play
- Strike the ball to land on or hit a tea towel.
- Switch corners and feet each go.
Make it easier
- Stay with the same corner and foot for a few goes before switching.
- Use bath towels instead of tea towels for a bigger target.
Make it harder, step by step
- You roll the ball in and your child strikes it first time.
- Your child calls a corner before each strike, and only that towel counts.
Three things to say
- Pick the corner first, then keep the ball low with your body over it.
Colts habit
Work hard: ten strikes.
Both feet
Switch feet each go.
Heads up
Look at the towel before you strike.
Safety: Nobody stands in the goal. Keep clear of windows.
My best
Towels hit out of 10. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.