Having competent and reliable ball skills extends opportunities for children to be physically active as individuals, in pairs or teams – using a variety of resources and materials. New interests may be stimulated, friendships extended, family ties strengthened, and adults can play a positive role in supporting the practice of a wide range of skills. Not all children will be naturally talented, or even interested – but the skills acquired through engaging in ball games and activities can be life-enhancing.
US education consultant Rae Pica says, ‘It’s important to be playful around ball skills and don’t always make it sport-related – there is so much more that can be experienced, so we should leave it wide open.’
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