Performance Cues
The following performance cues (learning cues) are used in class to connect our minds with our body. The cues are age appropriate by focusing on the fundamental movement of the skills. The cues are a starting point and further extensions will be added as the learner progresses.
Ready Position (Athletic Stance)
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Knees slightly bent
- Arms ready
- Head up
Throwing
- Sideways to target
- Ball to ear
- Step with opposite foot
Catching
- Eye's on object
- Fives out
- Reach and pull
Kicking
- Hop
- Plant
- Laces
S.P.K
- Stop
- Plant
- Kick
Dribbling
- Finger Pads
- Waist Level
- Head Up
Chest Pass
- Toes to target
- Elbows out
- Numbers to numbers
Basketball Shooting
- Toes to target
- Elbow in
- Up and through
Volleyball Bump Pass
- Ready position
- Fist to palm
- Extend from knees up
Volleyball Set Pass
- Ready position under ball
- Diamond shape finger pads
- Extend arms / hands upward
Volleyball Underhand Serve
- Toes to target
- Ball to hip
- Opposite foot and up
Batting
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Knees bent
- Dominant hand on top
- Hands back
- Eye on ball