*BLOCK PLAN*
Four Lesson Unit IN

 

The block plan is an outline of a potential progression for the unit.
Links on block plan go to task/game sheets.  The task/game sheets contain teaching points, organization pointers, diagrams and images or video clips.


Lesson 1
Tactical Problem
 CREATING SPACE AND TEAM COMMUNICATION
Lesson focus: Change of direction steps, pushing off, and calling for the object

Skill Objective: TSWBAT move to open space to receive the object from teammates

Introductory task/game

Skill/Concept development tasks/games

Pass and Go Demo-using students to demo

Teaching Points: pass ball ahead of teammate, move after passing the ball, and keep your head up

Culminating Game: 
Lesson 2
Tactical Problem
SPACING AND MAINTAINING  POSSESSION WHILE PASSING THE BALL
Lesson focus: Passing the ball

Skill Objective: TSWBAT pass the ball to a teammates with defensive pressure

Introductory task/game

Skill/Concept development tasks/games

Gridwork Passing Demo: using students to demo

Teaching Points: inside of the foot contacts the ball and face the direction you are passing
 

Culminating Game:   
Lesson 3
Tactical Problem
 MAINTAINING POSSESSION
Lesson focus: Faking and moving with the ball

Skill Objective: TSWBAT fake out and read the defender to either make a good pass or change direction

Introductory task/game

Play a 3 on 3 Mini Soccer Game-ask the question: How did you make time for yourself to make a successful pass? 
Answer: FAKES

Skill/Concept development tasks/games

Fake Demo- teacher demonstrates the stepover fake

Teaching Points for right footed fake: keep weight on left foot and quickly sweep right foot around the ball

Questions: Are there any other fakes? How could the defender react? What are your options after the fake?

  • Faking Concept -in groups of 3, have the students go out onto the field and practice fakes
  • Cues: transfer weight, use head fake,"sell" the fake
Culminating Game: 
Lesson 4
Tactical Problem
POSITIONING FOR GOAL SCORING 
Lesson focus: Getting the player into effective scoring position by shooting the ball and moving

Skill Objective: Accurate shooting on the net 

Introductory task/game

Skill/Concept development tasks/games

Net Shot Demo: teacher demonstrates shooting on the net

Teaching Points: step forward onto supporting foot which is positioned infront of the athletes body, kicking leg should be flexed at the knee and follow through

Culminating Game:  Move to a 6 on 6 game with a goaltaker.


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