← Gymnastics: Partner Sequences
PremiumUpper KS2Year 5, Year 640 mins
Gymnastics · Lesson 3 of 6
Counter-Balance
Learning objective: To perform safe counter-balances with a partner.
Success criteria
- I can lean towards my partner and share weight.
- I can keep my body straight and tense.
- I can come out of the balance with control.
Equipment
- Gymnastics mats (one per pair)
- Low benches and tables / movement tables
- Task cards
- Tablet for filming (optional, school device, in line with school policy)
Warm-up: Partner Push-Pull
6 mins- Pairs push palms gently, then pull holding wrists.
- Mobility stretches.
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