In a wide straddle position (other possible positions are seated with legs crossed or outstretched, and push-up position), place the ball on the floor, and roll it with constant finger guidance between and around the legs.
Roll the ball in a figure-eight path in and out of the legs.
Reach as far to the left as possible with the ball and roll it in front of you to the other side. Catch it as far to the right of the body as possible.
Turn in place and roll the ball around with one hand in a large circle.
With the back moderately bent, release the ball behind the head, let it roll down the back, and catch it with both hands.
2. Bounce and Catch
a. Two hands, one hand.
Bounce at different levels.
Bounce between legs.
Close eyes and bounce.
Dribble ball in a stationary and/or moving position.
Dribble and follow teacher commands, such as move forward, backward, in a circle, or sideways, while walking, galloping, trotting, etc.
3. Toss and Catch
Toss and catch, vary height.
Add various challenges while tossing (i.e., touch floor, clap hands, turn, sit down).
Toss and let bounce. Also add some challenges as above.
Toss and catch behind back, toss from behind back and catch in front of body.
