Advanced movements: tic tacs and wall runs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform tic tacs and wall runs confidently, demonstrating safe take-off and landing techniques.
Key learning points
- Move: tic tacs require strong legs to absorb and redirect impact.
- Move: wall runs should be performed at moderate speed with an upright body position to gain maximum height.
- Think: understanding where to aim your feet during a tic tac will let you get the most power from the wall.
- Feel: bravery and commitment when kicking the wall will let you achieve best performance.
- Connect: helping others understand their foot placement can improve their development.
Keywords
Tic tacs - a movement where you step off a vertical surface, like a wall or rail, to change direction or gain height
Wall runs - a technique where you run towards a vertical wall, place one foot on it and push upward
Height - how high off the ground you move, jump, climb or drop during a technique or sequence
Common misconception
Pupils often place their foot too low on the wall which affects their ability absorb and redirect impact. Pupils sometimes jump straight at the wall.
Pupils should aim to plant their foot around knee/waist height and remind pupils to push off the wall, not into it.
Teacher tip
It may be useful to use chalk, cones or tape to mark where feet should go and where hands should reach. Visuals help students feel more confident.
Equipment
wall/boxes or vaulting blocks, gymnastics tables, mats, cones/ tape for markers
Content guidance
Additional qualification required
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call an object/structure that you are trying to move over, under, around or through?
Q2.Which will help the most when performing spinning movements?
Q3.What are you performing if vaulting over an obstacle, turning your body 180 degrees to land on the same side you took off from?
Q4.What do core muscles help you to increase when performing spinning movements?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should your toes point on the wall when performing both tic tacs and wall runs?
Q2.Which part of your body needs to be strong when performing a tic tac in order to absorb and redirect impact?
Q3.When performing a wall run, which foot should you place on the wall at knee to waist height?
Q4.At what angle should you approach the wall at when performing a tic tac?
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To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: Advanced movements: tic tacs and wall runs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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