ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Change direction using inside or outside of foot while dribbling to create open space

Soccer Unit | Level 25

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to change direction using the inside or outside of our feet while dribbling to create open space.

IMPORTANCE
Changing direction using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling to create open space is important because it allows you to move from an area of pressure to an area of no pressure.

VOCABULARY
Outside of the foot: the side of the foot that is on the same side as the shoulder.
Inside of the foot: the side of the foot that faces inward to the body.

When changing direction using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling to create open space, 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!” dribble to the midline, turn direction with the outside of your foot and dribble back. When you get back to the baseline, put your ball in the control position.
2. Add a defender and repeat as many times as necessary.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing New Ball V. Your goal is to change direction using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling to create open space with every soccer ball on the field.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder to shoulder on the baseline with your ball.
• When I say, “GO!” dribble your ball anywhere inside the field.
• When I say, “LEFT!” change direction with the outside of your foot and go left.
• When I say, “RIGHT!” change direction with the outside of your foot and go right.
• When I say, “New Ball!” you have five seconds to leave your ball, find someone else’s and start dribbling again.
• You must try and find a different ball each time.

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: 
  • What are a few things to keep in mind while dribbling the ball?
  • Do you prefer using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling and why?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Island Ball II. Your goal is to change direction using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling to create open space as you swim from island to island (hula-hoop) while protecting your coconut (soccer ball) from being eaten by the tropical monkey (teacher).  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, chose an island to start on with your coconut. 
• I will begin on the center island and will try and steal as many coconuts as I can.
• When I say, “GO!” start dribbling your coconut with only the outside of your feet to another island.
• You will have 10 seconds to get to another island.
• You cannot go directly back to the island you were at before.
• If your coconut gets stolen, you become a monkey.  
• We will begin a new game when all the coconuts have been stolen.

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: 
  • What are a few things to keep in mind while dribbling the ball?
  • Do you prefer using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling and why?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Keep It Close II. Your goal is to change direction using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling to create open space and protect your soccer ball from being kicked out-of-bounds by the sweeper.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder with your ball on the baseline. 
• When I say, “GO!” start dribbling your ball anywhere inside the field.
• When changing direction around the field, use the outside of your foot.
• I will try and kick your ball so that it goes outside of the boundary cones.
• If your ball gets kicked out, you become the sweeper and try to kick another student’s ball outside the boundary cones. 
• The sweeper must kick a different student’s ball out each time.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to keep their heads up while dribbling to avoid bumping into others.
  • Remind students the closer they keep their ball to their body, the less chance it will be kicked out by someone else.
• 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: 
  • What are a few things to keep in mind while dribbling the ball?
  • Do you prefer using the inside or outside of your foot while dribbling and why?