Scarf Exercises
Scarves may be purchased from physical education supply houses which are mentioned at the end of this chapter. If you wish to determine whether or not these exercises will be appealing to a group of exercisers then you may wish to first attempt these exercises using plastic bags. They float in a similar fashion to the scarves. The following exercises may be performed in the standing or sitting position. Each exercise or activity should be repeated 5 to 8 times. Waving 1) In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Keeping the arms straight, alternately lift the arms up and down to wave the scarves.
In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Keeping the arms straight, lift both arms simultaneously up and down to wave the scarves. 3) In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Cross the arms in front of the body and across the chest alternating right and left arm on top with each crossing.
In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Hold the arms outstretched in front of the body then move the arms from side to side in front of the body while shaking the arms up and down. 5) In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Hold the arms outstretched in front of the body then move the arms together from side to side in front of the body.
In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. Bend the elbow of one arm at a time and bring the scarf forward and backward rapidly in a whip cracking motion. 7) In each hand, hold one scarf by one corner. With both arms extended in front of the body write your name with the scarves.
Throwing and Juggling
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Grasp under one knee with both hands and pull the knee 1) Alternately throw one scarf at a time (right then left) up in the air and then catch it with the same hand with which it was thrown .
Throw two scarves in the air simultaneously with both hands and then catch them both simultaneously with the same hands with which they were thrown. 3) Throw a scarf in the air across the front of the body with one hand. Immediately throw a second scarf across the front of the body with the other hand. Catch them one at time with the opposite hand with which they were thrown. 4) Toss two scarves in the air at the same time then catch the scarves one at a time with one hand. Try it with the other hand.
Toss three scarves in the air at the same time then catch the scarves one at a time with one hand before the scarves touch the floor. Try it with the other hand. 6) Juggling two scarves with one hand. Hold two scarves in one hand. Toss one scarf in the air then throw the second scarf. Catch the first scarf that was tossed then catch the second scarf that was tossed while moving the hand in a circular motion. Keep juggling the scarves with one hand. Try it by reversing the circular direction. Try all of the sequences with the other hand
Hold one scarf in each hand by one corner. Toss one scarf across the front of the body towards the other side of the body then toss the second scarf the other way in front of the body. Catch each scarf with the opposite hand from which it was tossed. Practice this several times until it is mastered before trying the next juggling activity. 8) Juggling three scarves. In one hand hold two scarves by the corners. In the other hand hold a third scarf by the corner. Always start with the hand with two scarves. Toss the first scarf across the front of the body towards the other side of the body then toss the second scarf in the other direction in front of the body. As your hand comes down from tossing scarf number two, it should catch scarf number one. When scarf two reaches its peak, throw scarf number three. It should follow the same path as scarf number one. As the hand comes down from tossing scarf number three, it catches scarf number two. Repeat this pattern.
Juggling is like walking. Keep alternating your hands--right, left, right, left, etc. Practice by counting the number of complete circuits that you have completed without dropping a scarf.
Kicking
1) Toss one scarf in the air and then kick the scarf with one foot. (Note: This should be performed and mastered in the sitting position before trying it in the standing position). 2) Toss one scarf in the air and then kick the scarf with one foot. Keep the scarf in the air by alternately kicking it with one foot and then the other (Fig. 9.8).
Blowing
Toss one scarf in the air and above the head. While looking up, blow the scarf as high as possible then catch the scarf with one hand or on the head
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