ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Kick a non-moving ball forward

Soccer Unit | Level 8

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to kick a non-moving ball forward.

IMPORTANCE
Kicking a non-moving ball forward is important because it improves your shooting and passing abilities while working on your balance.

VOCABULARY
Plant foot: foot that is on the ground when a kick is made.

When kicking a non-moving ball forward, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder. Put your ball on the ground in the control position. When I say, “GO!” kick your ball forward. Retrieve your ball, pick it up and bring it back to the baseline.
2. Repeat as many times as necessary.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Hungry Hogs. In this game, you are all hogs in a barn getting very hungry for feeding time. Your goal is to kick the hay (soccer ball) forward into your pen (goal).

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline.
• When I say, “GO!” run towards the middle of the barn, grab a barrel of hay and dribble it back to your pen.
• You may only take one barrel of hay at a time.
• We will begin a new game when there is no more hay remaining.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to keep their heads up while dribbling to avoid bumping into others.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When kicking, lean forward and strike the middle of the ball with your __________.
  • How do you think you can improve your kick?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Knock ‘Em Down. Your goal is to kick a non-moving ball forward and see how many cones you can knock down.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline with your soccer ball.
• When I say, “GO!” kick your soccer ball forward trying to knock down the cone in front of you.
• If your ball knocks over the cone, pick it back up and retrieve your ball.
• If your ball does not knock over the cone, try again. 
• You can only kick from behind the baseline.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Encourage students to keep trying. If students are getting frustrated let them move closer to the cone.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When kicking, lean forward and strike the middle of the ball with your __________.
  • How do you think you can improve your kick?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Tunnel Passers. Your goal is to kick a non-moving ball forward and through a tunnel.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select five students to be tunnels.
• Tunnels must spread out in the field and stand in a straddle. I will place a short cone three feet from each tunnel.
• When I say, “GO!” pick up your ball and place it next to any short cone that is in front of a tunnel.
• Kick your ball through the tunnel.
• If your ball makes it through the tunnel, you may go to another one.
• If your ball does not make it through the tunnel, try again.
• We will begin a new game when I select new tunnels.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Have tunnels choose their names after real tunnels or bridges (Lincoln Tunnel, Golden Gate Bridge, London Bridge, etc.).
  • After a pass is made through a tunnel, the tunnel can change direction.
  • Keep games short so that each student gets a turn at being both a kicker and a tunnel.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • When kicking, lean forward and strike the middle of the ball with your __________.
  • How do you think you can improve your kick?