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Name of Activity: Tap Ball
Purpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is for students to reinforce their skills of basketball, soccer, and football. This activity involves the shooting of soccer, passing of the football, and the concept of dribbling in basketball.
Prerequisites: Skills of throwing, shooting, catching, and kicking should have already been taught.
Suggested Grade Level: 6-8
Materials Needed: 1 foam ball,
2 lacrosse nets
Description of Idea This game is set up with 2 teams on a field. The number of students vary depending on the class size. I like to keep the teams to 5 and no more than 6 students.The game begins with a jump ball, like in basketball. After that, the student may run with the ball, however, if they choose to run they have to tap the ball up and down in their hand as they run. It is called a travel if the player runs with the ball, just like in basketball. A safety shooting line should be used in the shooting area. Rules:
-The opposing players may steal the ball.
-Students may also use their feet and kick the ball as well.
-Students may pass the ball by throwing.
-Students may not pick up the ball off the ground. (It can be picked up by grabbing it between their legs and jumping up and catching it or kicked off a wall or person and be caught.)
- Students must make at least 3 passes before scoring a goal
- The goalie on each team may use their hands to pick the ball up within the designated area (I usually set up cones about 10 feet from the goal)
- 1 point is awarded for a throw into the goal
- 1 point is awarded for a kick into the goal
- 2 points are awarded for a drop kick by taking the ball from your hands and placing it down and kicking it in the goal
Assessment Ideas: The main focus for this lesson with regard to assessment will be how well they cooperate together. Teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and positive self-talk will all be taken into account for grading purposes.
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