The video introduces non-locomotor movements as fundamental body movements performed while stationary. These are also known as axial movements and are crucial for developing complex skills, such as shooting a basketball or batting in baseball.
Bending is demonstrated as movement around any joint to change from a straight to a curved position.
Stretching or extending involves straightening any part of the body from the joints.
Lifting or raising is the act of elevating a part of the body, typically the arms and legs.
Twisting is explained as rotating a body part while the base remains stationary.
Turning involves a circular movement of the entire body, including the base.
Swinging is demonstrated as moving a body part side to side or forward and back, like a pendulum.
Swaying is shown as smoothly shifting weight from one side to the other.
Shaking is described as a short, quick, vibrating movement in a body part or the whole body.
Pulling involves executing force to move an object towards one's body.
Pushing is demonstrated as applying force against an object or person to move it away from one's body.
Balancing is the even distribution of weight to remain upright and steady.