KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Advanced movements: tic tacs and wall runs
Parkour: developing confidence and creative movement
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Your learning goal
I can perform tic tacs and wall runs confidently, demonstrating safe take-off and landing techniques.
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Advanced movements: tic tacs and wall runs: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
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.
Words to know
- 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 mistakes
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.
For parents, carers and teachers
- 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.