Let's get active and try Ladder Run!
This throwing activity is suitable for children in Early learning and childcare (ELC) or Primary 1 (Early level Curriculum for Excellence).
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Learn how to take part in the Ladder Run activity with help from primary school teacher, Danny Denholm, and footballer and coach, Aminah Din.
DANNY Hey, I'm Danny, and welcome to Let's Do This. And today, we will be getting active together.
This activity is called Ladder Run. This is a great activity for developing your speed and agility.
You will need an agility ladder, rope, paper or stick.
I've got help from footballer and coach, Aminah today.
AMINAH Hello.
DANNY Step one.
Set out your agility ladder.
This can be made from paper strips, sticks, rope, chalk, or anything you have that can make a ladder.
AMINAH Step two.
Move along a ladder, placing one foot in each space.
DANNY Step three.
You can then move along the ladder, placing both feet in the ladder.
Step four.
Complete the task as carefully as you can.
Making sure your feet are always in the space.
Step five.
Once you're comfortable with that activity, start increasing the speed.
Let's do this.
NARRATOR Too tough
DANNY Too tough? Don't worry.
Try increasing the space between the strips, sticks or rope so that you don't have to concentrate so hard on where you are stepping.
You can slow the pace down to help you complete the task.
NARRATOR Go up a notch
DANNY Want to develop your skills?
Decrease the space between the strips, sticks or rope, so that you have to concentrate harder on our steps.
You can even try moving through the course sideways or backwards.
AMINAH You can add more challenge by shouting a number pattern or times table, with each step.
DANNY 2,4,6,8,10
AMINAH 2,4,6,8,10
NARRATOR Aminah’s challenge
AMINAH Let's try the hopscotch challenge.
This is where you move through the ladder, hopping on one foot, then onto two feet in the next rung of your ladder.
Once able to do this, set yourself a time challenge.
Get the timer out and try to set your personal best time for how quickly you can complete the course.
NARRATOR Final thoughts
DANNY How did you feel after that? I'm pretty out of breath, but if you keep doing this activity you'll get speedier and it will get easier.
NARRATOR Let's do this
What we will learn:
This activity can help young children develop their agility.
It is also a great activity to help children with their focus and concentration in sport and physical activity.
What you need:
| Equipment | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Agility ladder | Rope, paper, sticks or chalk used to mark out a ladder |
Try it yourself
Follow these step-by-step instructions and give it a go!
Image caption, Set out your ladder
Set out your agility ladder. This can be made from paper strips, sticks, rope, chalk or anything you have that can make a ladder.
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Playing with a friend
Take turns to complete the activity.
Could you and your friend come up with some creative ways to move through the ladder?
Make it easier
We are all unique and have different strengths and skills. Some of us may find some skills easier than others but we can all develop and improve.
You can adapt Ladder Run to make it easier or harder. The most important things are giving it a go and having fun!
Make it easier
Try these tips to make the activity a bit easier.
- Try increasing the size of each space of the ladder so there is more space to step in.
- Slow the pace down to help you get to the end of the ladder.
Aminah's challenge
Try the hopscotch challenge.
Move through the ladder hopping on one foot then onto two feet in the next rung of your ladder.
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