Play Ideas and Advice - Ball Games
A classic game that offers a number of variations to the theme.Sitting
- Sit opposite each other and each spread your legs out (seated box splits).
- Take turns rolling the ball to each other.
- If you get bored then you can try throwing the ball in the same seated position.
Standing
- This is generally best played outside (unless you have a very soft ball, or don't mind anything getting broken).
- Start the game so that you are quite close to your child.
- Encourage them to catch by telling them to keep their hands together.
- Praise when they catch the ball.
- As they grow more confident, increase the distance between you.
