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Broomstick Balancing

Purpose: To develop hand-eye-body coordination and fine motor control

Materials: Broomstick, dowel, racket or other sport-specific implement

Procedure:
1. Place the end of the broomstick or implement in the palm of your hand.
2. Practice balancing the stick while standing upright.
3. Once you become proficient with one hand, switch hands.
4. Once you’ve mastered both hands, try to move the stick from fingertip to fingertip without dropping it.
5. Repeat step four with the opposite hand.

Signs of Improvement: Increased ability to balance broomstick