Partner Twister - Outcome A (4-6)-12

Look for "Great Stretches" on the warmup page.

This activity helps to improve students’ flexibility, which is important for gymnastics and many other lifelong physical activities.

Students form pairs and stand holding hands, facing each other. Without letting go of each other’s hands, students try to:

• Step over each other’s arms
• Perform turns
• Pull each other through openings.

Both partners must keep at least one foot on the floor at all times, and must maintain their balance.

Beat the Clock

Both partners are in the push-up (front prone) position, facing in opposite directions with feet touching. They form the hands of a clock at 12:00 and 6:00. On command, the "hands" turn clockwise as each player attempts to catch the other.

Make the groups slightly larger (three to five students) and try similar challenges.

Upper Body Strength

These are clues that you have reached the outcomes ...

Students are able to keep their hands joined for all or most of the time without feeling strain in their joints.

Students maintain their balance throughout the activity.

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