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Gymnastics: Partner Sequences

Six lessons that build counter-balance, counter-tension, matching and mirroring into a partner sequence on floor and low apparatus.

Unit overview

Pupils develop strength, control and balance, and learn to work with a partner to create and perform sequences. They use matching, mirroring, canon and unison, counter-balance and counter-tension, and refine their sequences using peer feedback.

Prior learning

  • Can perform a range of individual balances with control.
  • Can link three movements into a short sequence.
  • Knows how to carry and place mats safely.

Learning objectives

  • Perform individual and partner balances with control and clear body tension.
  • Use counter-balance and counter-tension safely with a partner.
  • Use matching, mirroring, canon and unison to create a sequence.
  • Evaluate and improve their own and others' performances.

Progression of skills

  • Lesson 1: body tension and individual balances
  • Lesson 2: matching and mirroring
  • Lesson 3: counter-balance
  • Lesson 4: counter-tension
  • Lesson 5: canon and unison on apparatus
  • Lesson 6: perform and evaluate partner sequences

Assessment opportunities

emerging

Holds simple balances with some wobble; needs support to link movements with a partner.

developing

Holds balances with control for three seconds; performs a short partner sequence using matching or mirroring.

secure

Performs controlled partner balances using counter-balance and counter-tension; creates a fluent sequence using canon and unison with clear start and finish.

End-of-unit outcomes

  • Pupils perform a partner sequence of 6-8 elements with a clear start and finish.
  • Pupils use at least one counter-balance and one counter-tension.
  • Pupils give constructive feedback using unit vocabulary.

The six lessons

  1. 1Tension and BalanceTo hold individual balances with control and clear body tension. · 39 minsFree
  2. 2Match and MirrorTo perform balances and movements that match and mirror a partner. · 40 minsPremium
  3. 3Counter-BalanceTo perform safe counter-balances with a partner. · 40 minsPremium
  4. 4Counter-TensionTo perform safe counter-tension balances with a partner. · 40 minsPremium
  5. 5Canon and Unison on ApparatusTo perform movements in canon and unison using low apparatus. · 40 minsPremium
  6. 6Perform and EvaluateTo perform a partner sequence and evaluate performances using gymnastic vocabulary. · 37 minsPremium