Matching and mirroring sequences
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a sequence with a partner that includes quality matching and mirroring movements on apparatus, ensuring flow and accurate timing.
Key learning points
- Move: quality matching and mirroring movements require performing with consistent control and extension on apparatus.
- Think: designing the sequence on apparatus requires careful planning to ensure flow and accurate timing.
- Connect: to ensure accurate timing throughout the sequence we must communicate with our partner and work together.
- Feel: committing to ensuring we have accurate timing throughout the sequence requires self-motivation.
Keywords
Mirroring - performing movements together while creating a mirror image of each other
Matching - perform exactly the same movements as a pair/group
Accurate timing - moving from one action to another without stopping
Common misconception
Pupils struggle to distinguish between a matching and mirroring movement. Pupils struggle to execute their movements simultaneously.
Encourage pupils to work with peers to check whether a movement is matching or mirroring. Pupils should work on communication to improve their synchronisation.
Teacher tip
When pupils develop extended sequences, they may lose flow due to focusing on remembering the different elements. Encourage pupils to practise repeatedly to improve the overall quality and simplify movements if they are too complex.
Equipment
1 mat between two, 4 benches, 4 gymnastics tables, wallbars
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If we perform back to back and then facing each other, what are we changing?
Q2.When we show excellent flow in our sequences, what do we avoid?
Q3.If we want to perform a matching movement, in direction do we travel in relation to our partner?
Q4.If our partner faces us and extends their right arm, and we extend our left arm, what movement are we performing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If you keep working hard to improve your sequence until the final performance, what are you showing?
Q2.How can we improve our synchronisation with our partners?
Q3.When we move from one action to another in a pairs sequence without stopping, what are we showing?
Q4.What can we change throughout our sequences to add variety and creativity?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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