How Do You Teach A Child A Forward Roll?
Tumbling is an entertaining and rewarding activity for children over the age of two. The forward roll is usually the first tumbling pass that children learn. Follow these steps to teach children this fun move. Ask the children to stand in an upright position while extending their hands straight up into the air. This is the beginning position for any tumbling pass. Have them squat down on the floor, and place their hands just in front of their feet. Make sure that that their bottoms are not sticking out and that they have raised up on their tippy-toes. They should tuck their chins into their chests, and lower his head to the floor. Their chins should remain tucked throughout the forward roll. If they have trouble doing this, tell them to watch their belly buttons while they roll. The children should roll their heads until the backs of their necks touch the floor. Their feet should straighten a little as they roll their heads. Push off with their feet, they should roll over. Instruct the
