Alternative PE games like juggling skills can help children build coordination and concentration skills. This juggling video is designed to help teachers that aren't necessarily familiar with the core technique teach juggling. We've also noted some key juggling teaching points below that can help guide your lesson! This activity is targeted at KS2 pupils and forms part of our Wellbeing units. Our wellbeing units are designed to support schools in delivering alternative activities to the more commonly taught PE activities.
Teaching points for beginners juggling
- Start with one ball creating a consistent arc from one hand to the other
- Maintain a relaxed stance
- Maintain your hands a waist level with elbows in to the body
- Introduce the second ball, start with one ball in each hand
- Toss one ball in an arc, then toss the second ball when the first starts to descend
- When ready add the third ball
- Begin with two balls in your dominant hand and one in the other. Toss one ball from the dominant hand, then alternate throws following the same arc
Juggling is often a novel activity for children, but it is fun and challenges their coordination and concentration.