By Renee Gainer
Combination of rotation and translation of an object with a surface.
“Transferring weight to adjacent body parts around a central axis,” ( Graham, Holt, Hale, Parker, 2007)
◦ Backwards rolls, forwards rolls, side rolls
◦ Rolling over, under, or around tables, benches, or boxes.
It is important that children learn how to control their body parts.
Sensations of rolling:◦ Dizziness◦ Loss of perception◦ Not knowing where you are or where you will end up.
Commonly found in gymnastics, dance, and many other games.
SAFETY SKILL◦ Change direction- back, front, side
◦ Change speed- fast and slow
Increases range of movement
Enhance expressive abilities
Control the body
Combine with manipulative skills as they progress
to utilization.
Weight transference
Recovery Techniques
Gives enjoyment and excitement Children find it:
◦ Fascinating ◦ Intriguing◦ Perplexing◦ Pleasurable
It also prepares them for more difficult stunts
Teaches them how to move high and low and around objects safely and smoothly.
1. Hands and arms receive body weight evenly at
the start of roll without falling to either side.
2. Head slides through as weight goes from hands-
upper back- leaving the mat as soon as the
shoulder touch
3. Arms come off mat as soon as shoulders touch
4. Body stays curled and the roll ends on the feet.
5. Reach mature stage of rolling- looking similar in a
sequence.
Pre-control level: Explore rocking, rolling, and
curling actions.
◦ Ex: rock like a rocking horse, roll like a log( sideways)
Control level: Roll in different directions and
positions, with partner.
◦ Cues: “C” Bodies, hold knees, tuck, push, hike, tight ball
Utilization level: Combine with other skills
◦ Cues: Jump, land, roll, round body, hands on floor
Proficiency level: Aerial rolls, combination of rolls
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