
Activity Planner
Coordination - Ladder Hopscotch
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This is an exercise to develop coordination and balance skills which uses a training ladder
Organisation
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The players hop in and out of every second space on the ladder
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Bring the feet together when hopping into the ladder and spread them to hop out of the ladder
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To vary the exercise, the player uses one foot when hopping in the space
Key Points
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Ensure the ladder is properly laid out; reset it if necessary before each ‘go’
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Use the arms to maintain balance
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Move at a controlled pace
Equipment
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An inventory of equipment to support ABC exercises is available in the Resources section