Friday, November 9, 2018

Timbers in the making...

Hi there Wildcats!

       We just wrapped up our soccer unit today!

       Team sports can be a little bit unnerving for students if they haven't been involved in those activities outside of school.

         Fortunately, there exist a variety of methods to make sure each student experiences some level of success.  Small-sided games are one of the best methods for ensuring that PE is not dominated by those with a higher level of skill in a given activity. A small-sided game is one in which the rules or environment is modified.

         For example, we played some 1 vs 1 games to get students used to controlling the ball. We also played 3 vs. 3 with four potential goals for each team and no goalies. These small-sided games create an environment where players are able to get more quality touches on the ball, more experience in all phases of the game, and a higher degree of enjoyment and success. I love these small-sided games because, although the game is modified, it still provides students with the fundamental and tactical skills required for the activity.


Check out the link to see a small-sided game example -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0BQCbQMTU


         The past few weeks, we covered dribbling, trapping, turns, passing, kicking, and shielding. Thanks for checking in!

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