Sliding
Sliding is an excellent skill to build on balance, strength and coordination. It can all start by simply using the butt of the hockey stick to propel the chair rather than pushing.
Sliding is an excellent skill to build on balance, strength and coordination. It can all start by simply using the butt of the hockey stick to propel the chair rather than pushing.
There are a number of actions that can be done while in a stationary position in a wheelchair.
Most games involve dodging, weaving, zig zagging, turning and pivoting so wheeling skills need to progress to the next level in order to participate fully.
Pushing the chair in a straight line forwards is the first thing anyone needs to know when they get in a wheelchair. The challenge early on is to move both arms in sync and to use long strokes.
Movement skills are fundamental to all other skills so it is important that proper push mechanics are developed from the outset.