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Monster in the Forest

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Students maintain ball control while using their finger pads to dribble around general space, and keep the ball at waist level.

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ball control, fingerpads, physical education
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2001
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