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I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government

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Stability skills (continued)<br />

The order in which stability skills develop is stretch, bend, twist and balance 22 .<br />

Summary description<br />

Twist 2,22<br />

Rotation of part of the body around an axis.<br />

Key points<br />

• Neck, trunk, arms and legs twist most easily<br />

• Wrists, ankles, shoulders and hips twist to a lesser extent<br />

• If rotating the trunk then heel of one foot should lift<br />

off the ground in the direction of the rotation<br />

Summary description<br />

Balance 2,22<br />

There is an even distribution of weight on each side of<br />

a vertical axis. Static balance (in place) develops before<br />

dynamic balance (while moving).<br />

Key points<br />

• The centre of gravity is over the base of support<br />

• Uses a wide base of support<br />

• If on one foot, arms are held out for balance<br />

I <strong>Move</strong> <strong>We</strong> <strong>Move</strong>, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009<br />

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