KS3 · Physical education · Year 9
Using walls to move
Parkour: control, confidence and creativity
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Your learning goal
I can perform tic tacs and wall runs with control, correct foot placement and appropriate use of momentum.
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What you’ll learn
I can perform tic tacs and wall runs with control, correct foot placement and appropriate use of momentum.
Key learning points
- Move: a controlled tic tac requires appropriate momentum and strong legs to change direction and redirect impact.
- Move: wall runs require an effective approach speed, correct foot placement and upward/horizontal drive for distance.
- Think: tic tacs and wall runs can be used to overcome vertical obstacles in parkour.
- Feel: demonstrating resilience helps in overcoming difficulties when learning complex skills.
- Connect: supporting others by providing constructive feedback develops a sense of community and a safe environment.
Words to know
- Tic tac
- a movement where you step off a vertical surface, like a wall or rail, to change direction or gain height
- Wall run
- a technique where you run at a vertical wall, place one foot on it and push upward to reach a ledge, grab point or higher surface
- momentum
- the force and speed you build up when moving
Common mistakes
Poor foot placement on the wall when performing tic tacs and wall runs can result in poor technique and a weak push off. Poor control on landing is also a common issue with Tic Tacs and Wall Runs.
Use visual cues (e.g. chalk marks or splat spots/cones) on the wall to show the ideal contact point. Also use markers to indicate where to land and teach pupils to land quietly and stick their landing.
For parents, carers and teachers
- These skills require confidence, so break the skills down, focusing on practising foot placement and push off in isolation before committing to the full move. Do not use the skipping ropes if you feel that pupils cannot use them responsibly. If using them, ensure they are held lighlty, not gripped.