AFL Football Program Lesson number Duration of Lesson Class Size Level 1 50 mins 15-20 Age12-13 Theme: Handball in an AFL style game Focus: The skill of handballing Learning Objective/s: “Make contact with the ball using the inside of the fist” “Have the thumb across the fingers” “Hit down on the ball to get the proper backspin” Equipment : 30 cones, 20 sashes, 20-25 footballs Tasks – notes and diagrams Coach Action/Focus Stage/Time Introduction Outline the rules of the class. Focus on safety and rule engagement Outline the session Whistle meaning stop, look and listen. Introduce the skill of handballing Respecting others in the class as well as the teacher Ask questions to the class to classify abilities and Raise your hand if a student has a question knowledge base Outline the skill being taught, Handballing “Recruits” Team Speed Ball Common Errors Taking the eyes off the ball Warm Up Equipment: 10 cones, 20 sashes, 1 football Palms facing down to receive the ball One activity No stepping forward to release the ball Diagram: Safety 15m No contact Checking surface for potholes or dampness 15 metres No interceptions on body contact when receiving ball Legend : students Description :” Recruits” Team Speed Ball : Taggers Designate a running area, using lines or cone area off where required Select 2 teams of 3 and give them different coloured sashes On command other students will run into the designated area Tagging students will run around to tag students When a student is tagged they will get the coloured sash that tagged them Taggers can pass the ball to each other but they cannot run with the ball Taggers can take one step and tag students When tagged students will get a sash and join the tagging team. Skill Development Activity 1 Partner Handballing Key Teaching Points “Make contact with the ball using the inside of Four activities Equipment : 16 AFL footballs, 10 cones the fist” “Have the thumb across the fingers” 20m “Hit down on the ball to get the proper backspin” 15 metres Legend Common Errors No fist made, striking with open palm : students Tucking of the thumb under fist when striking Hitting the up in the air instead of directly to partner
AFL Football Program Lesson number 1 Duration of Lesson 50 mins Class Size 15-20 Level Age12-13 Theme: Handball in an AFL style game Focus: The skill of handballing Learning Objective/s: “Make contact with the ball using the inside of the fist” “Have the thumb across the fingers” “Hit down on the ball to get the proper backspin” Equipment : 30 cones, 20 sashes, 20-25 footballs Stage/Time Tasks – notes and diagrams Coach Action/Focus Introduction Outline the session Outline the rules of the class. Whistle meaning stop, look and listen. Respecting others in the class as well as the teacher Raise your hand if a student has a question Outline the skill being taught, Handballing Focus on safety and rule engagement Introduce the skill of handballing Ask questions to the class to classify abilities and knowledge base Warm Up One activity “Recruits” Team Speed Ball Equipment: 10 cones, 20 sashes, 1 football Diagram: 15m 15 metres Legend : students : Taggers Common Errors Taking the eyes off the ball Palms facing down to receive the ball No stepping forward to release the ball Safety No contact Checking surface for potholes or dampness No interceptions on body contact when receiving ball Description :” Recruits” Team Speed Ball Designate a running area, using lines or cone area off where required Select 2 teams of 3 and give them different coloured sashes On command other students will run into the designated area Tagging students will run around to tag students When a student is tagged they will get the coloured sash that tagged them Taggers can pass the ball to each other but they cannot run with the ball Taggers can take one step and tag students When tagged students will get a sash and join the tagging team. Skill Development Four activities Activity 1 Partner Handballing Equipment : 16 AFL footballs, 10 cones 20m 15 metres Legend : students Key Teaching Points “Make contact with the ball using the inside of the fist” “Have the thumb across the fingers” “Hit down on the ball to get the proper backspin” Common Errors No fist made, striking with open palm Tucking of the thumb under fist when striking Hitting the up in the air instead of directly to partner
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