Player Pathway – Age 4 to 6

Fundamentals of Movement

Agility

stuck in the mud flush the toilet

Balance

animal walking hop in and out of hula hoop

Co-ordination

ladder hopscotch skipping

Running

running forwards, backwards and sideways

Jumping

takeoff and landing

Throwing

target roll two-handed underarm throw

 

Skills – Football

Handling

two-handed underarm throw one-handed underarm two/one-handed bounce and catch body catch pick up (stationary and moving)

Kicking

ground kick punt kick (two hands, laces)

Travelling

thigh solo

 

Skills – Hurling

Handling

correct hurley size grip (hurley hand) swing elbow-up ready, lock, lift, positions pick-up

Sending & Receiving

one-hand dribble two-handed dribble ground strike ground stop run and strike stationary ball

 

Games

Target Games

skittles through the gate tower ball

Court Games

over the river tennis

Part-Invasion

getting through the traffic 4v4 (two zones), no goalie Up North Down South