This exercise will activate the students abdominals, glutes and adductors. It will build strength and stability through their torso by working in to the obliques.
Starting Position: Have the students kneel and place the ball in front of the body. On the introduction, extend one leg to the side and place the hands on the ball.
Steps:
- The students will roll the ball forward, lengthening the spine. Roll back up.
- Repeat 4 times.
- they will bring the ball overhead. Side bend away from the extended leg, keeping the foot flat on the floor.
- Have the students rotate the torso, turning to look toward the floor. Come back up and recover.
- Repeat 3 times.
- They will then lower the ball and switch legs to repeat the full sequence on the opposite side.
- To finish, sit on the mat with the legs extended to the sides and roll the ball forward.