By Renee Gainer

Combination of rotation and translation of an object with a surface.

“Transferring weight to adjacent body parts around a central axis,” ( Graham, Holt, Hale, Parker, 2007)

◦ Backwards rolls, forwards rolls, side rolls

◦ Rolling over, under, or around tables, benches, or boxes.

It is important that children learn how to control their body parts.

Sensations of rolling:◦ Dizziness◦ Loss of perception◦ Not knowing where you are or where you will end up.

Commonly found in gymnastics, dance, and many other games.

SAFETY SKILL◦ Change direction- back, front, side

◦ Change speed- fast and slow

Increases range of movement

Enhance expressive abilities

Control the body

Combine with manipulative skills as they progress

to utilization.

Weight transference

Recovery Techniques

Gives enjoyment and excitement Children find it:

◦ Fascinating ◦ Intriguing◦ Perplexing◦ Pleasurable

It also prepares them for more difficult stunts

Teaches them how to move high and low and around objects safely and smoothly.

1. Hands and arms receive body weight evenly at

the start of roll without falling to either side.

2. Head slides through as weight goes from hands-

upper back- leaving the mat as soon as the

shoulder touch

3. Arms come off mat as soon as shoulders touch

4. Body stays curled and the roll ends on the feet.

5. Reach mature stage of rolling- looking similar in a

sequence.

Pre-control level: Explore rocking, rolling, and

curling actions.

◦ Ex: rock like a rocking horse, roll like a log( sideways)

Control level: Roll in different directions and

positions, with partner.

◦ Cues: “C” Bodies, hold knees, tuck, push, hike, tight ball

Utilization level: Combine with other skills

◦ Cues: Jump, land, roll, round body, hands on floor

Proficiency level: Aerial rolls, combination of rolls