The ball can not only be kicked, but also thrown. Babies’ desire for the ball does not seem to disappear, and the rolling and bouncing of the ball is a very interesting phenomenon for them. This kick and throw, by the way, exercise the baby’s athletic ability.
24 months old
Babies at this stage have already started to try [kick] the ball. The rolling and bouncing of the ball is a very interesting phenomenon for them.
Parents prepare larger rubber balls for their children, such as at least 25cm in diameter, which are easier to kick. This kick and throw, by the way, exercise the baby’s athletic ability.
Parents can also play ball-to-ball games with their babies to train their babies’ athletic ability and accompany them efficiently.
36 months old
At this stage, the baby starts to throw purposefully and will also try to catch the ball thrown by adults.
They will also aim at the target and carry out [firing]. In the process of throwing or kicking the ball, the children’s cerebellum is continuously developing, the body is continuously getting stronger, and their balance and athletic ability are [exploding].
Parents can try to play catch games with their babies and move with them.