One foot leads and the other rapidly moves towards it.

Teach the gallop by having children hold

hands and slide in a circle, responding to either verbal cues or a drumbeat. Ask the class to gradually
face the direction they are moving. This takes them from a side step to a gallop.

BASIC ACTIVITIES:
Stress points
1. The movement is smooth and graceful.
2. Give each foot a chance to lead.

Instructional cues
1. Keep one foot in front of the other.
2. Now lead with the other foot.
3. Make high gallops.

Suggested movement patterns

1. Do a series of 8 gallops with the same foot leading; then change to the other foot. Change
after 4 gallops. Change after two gallops.
2. Change the length of the gallops.
3. Gallop in a circle with a small group.
4. Pretend to hold reins and a riding crop.
5. Gallop backward.
6. Gallop like a spirited pony. Like a heave draft horse.
Resources:
Landy, J. M., & Burridge, K. R. (1999). Ready to use fundamental motor skills & movement activities
for young children. New York: The Centre for Applied Research in Education.
Pangrazi, R. P., & Beighle, A. (2010). Dynamic physical education for elementary school children.
Canada: Pearson.
Sport on Kids (2014). Galloping. Retrieved March 20, 2014 from
http://sportonkids.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/FMS_kit-for-parents_Locomotor_Skills_Galloping.pdf