Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.5C Grade 8 CPI 1

 

Standard: 2.5 - Motor Skills

 

Strand: C -   Strategy 

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 1 -  The student will compare and contrast offensive, defensive, and cooperative strategies and use them effectively in applied settings.

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        KEARNY SOCCER - Establish a playing area 15 x 20 yards with two goals, each 10 yards wide. Divide the class into groups of four: two sideline players, one goalie, and a one vs. one player. In this four vs. four game, the players kick the ball to the opposite goalie, using a sideline player for quick wall passes. The roving players move the ball past the defender into the goal area. After the goalie receives the ball, players quickly return it to a sideline player for restart. Rotate positions every 60 to 90 seconds.

Variation: Designate a midline and midfielder. The midfielders play one vs. one trying to gain possession of the ball and pass it to the opposite goalie to score. Encourage one-touch play and quick transition from offense to defense.