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Lesson One
Introductory Task / Game
Skill / Concept Development
Game and Culminating Activity
Castle Game
Purpose
In partners, students will work on targeting a pass at a specific area and moving to receive the next pass. This drill emphasizes the importance of the base position and continual off-the-ball movements by having students move 360 degrees around the target (“castle”).
On-the-ball skills
Sending (toss, forearm pass)
Receiving (catch, forearm pass)
Off-the-ball
Forearm Pass
After the forearm pass has been introduced in the castle game, ask students what they found successful. Do a demonstration highlighting the points they emphasized and they key points of the forearm pass:
Platform, knees bent, don’t swing arms, power from legs.
The skill breakdown for the forearm pass shows specific instructional points, but the main areas need to be emphasized prior to
Passing
Purpose
In partners, students will forearm pass back and forth, attempting to make controlled and accurate passes to their partner. This drill improves ball control and gives students an opportunity to practice the skill on its own before progressing to a more tactical environment. This drill also allows for a lot of variation within a classroom so students at lower abilities can be working
How can you be more consistent with the forearm pass?
Lesson One
