YR4 'FLAMINGO BALANCE'

 

 EQUIPMENT

Stopwatch

Space

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How long can you stand on one foot with your eyes closed?

  • Start by standing on one foot with both arms fully extended at shoulder height
  • The foot of the 2nd leg must be placed directly on the knee of the 1st leg (flamingo position)
  • Both eyes must be closed throughout the balance!
  • Timing stops as soon as:

                       -   another part of the body touches the ground, anything or anyone else

                       -   if the balancing foot moves

                       -   if eyes are opened at any point

1 second = 1 point

(If any pupil remains at 3 minutes,they are automatically awarded 180 points and must stop)

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