ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Attack the ball

Soccer Unit | Level 32

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to attack the ball.

IMPORTANCE
Attacking the ball is important because it 1) prevents the other team from scoring, 2) stops the other team from getting close to your goal and 3) allows you to gain possession of the ball.

VOCABULARY
Attack: quickly run up to the opponent in order to take the ball away.

When attacking the ball, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto the Skills Game – Bull Dog.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Steal the Ball. In this game, the objective is to attack the ball from the middle of the field and score a goal in your opponent’s net.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. Each team will line up on their baseline.
• At the beginning of each round, I will call out two names (one from each team).
• When your name is called, run to the center of the field, attack the ball, dribble to your opponent’s goal and try to make a shot on goal.
• All GrowFit soccer rules apply.
• We will begin a new round when someone has scored a goal.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • Clarify, before the game starts, which goal each team is shooting at.
• 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 two or three reasons why attacking the ball is important?
  • What was most frustrating about trying to attack the ball and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Hustle Back. In this game, the objective is to hustle back on defense and attack the ball by kicking it out-of-bounds.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – offense and defense, using flags to tell who you are.
• Three students from each team will go at a time.
• The offense will line up 15 feet in front of the defense and will start with the ball.
• The defense will line up on the baseline.
• When I say, “GO!” both the offense and defense will leave at the same time. The offense will try and score a goal before a defender can kick it out-of-bounds. 
• The offense must make three passes before scoring a goal.
• If the offense scores a goal they get one point.
• If the defense kicks the ball out-of-bounds, they get one point.
• All GrowFIt soccer rules apply.
• We will begin a new game when all students have had a turn. Offense and defense will switch roles.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • Consider playing on a half field depending on student’s endurance and athletic ability.
• Safety:
  • Remind students there is no sliding on defense.
• 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 two or three reasons why attacking the ball is important?
  • What was most frustrating about trying to attack the ball and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Soccer Tag. In this game, the blob is kicking all soccer balls out-of-bounds. The objective is to attack the ball and grow your blob larger and larger.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up shoulder to shoulder on the baseline with your ball. 
• When I say, “GO!” dribble anywhere inside the boundary cones.
• The blob will try and kick your ball out-of-bounds. 
• If your ball goes out-of-bounds, you become part of the blob and must link arms or hold hands.
• We will begin a new game when there is only one student left.

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 two or three reasons why attacking the ball is important?
  • What was most frustrating about trying to attack the ball and why?