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Lesson Plan #3

Topic:
- Footwork and Passing.

Objective:
- Students will understand the proper footwork in order to be successful when playing Tchoukball.

Skill:
- Footwork and passing.

Equipment:
- One ball for each student in the class.

Instant Activity: One Step Throw and Catch

Lesson Activity:
-I. Cover the rules that involve footwork
    A. Only three steps are allowed in regulation game.
    B. You may want to modify this rule for class, say four or five steps.
-II. Passing and Footwork
    A. First Drill
        1. Students partner up and continue to work on passing the ball with accuracy.
            a. Stop students often and have someone demonstrate the skill and tell the class one of the keys to passing accurately.
        2. Have students count how many accurate throws they can make in a row.
    B. Second Drill
        1. Students will pass to partners while on the move but they may only take five steps after they catch the ball.
            a. Remind the students that stepping with opposition is considered one of the five steps.
            b. Cues- only take necessary steps, pass with accuracy so your partner does not have to take to many steps.
        2. Have the students attempt the drill again and this time only allow for three steps.
        3. Have students count the number of successful passes and catches they make when they use five or less steps.
-III. Passing Strategies
    A. Talk to students about why passing with accuracy is so important.
    B. Briefly discuss and demonstrate some passing strategies.
        1. Long and Fast - try to catch your opponent out of position.
        2. Short and Quick - try to catch your opponent off guard.
        3. Deceptive Passes - try to catch your opponent off guard and out of position.
        4. Combination Passes - incorporate all of the above to gain an advantage.
        5. Remind students that after three passes a shot must be taken.
    C. Drill- Passing Strategies
        1. Have the students select a strategy and stick with it for six attempts. Have them in groups of four and see if they can make there way down field or around a target in three passes.
            a. Remind them to pass accurately and that steps count.

Review:
-Bring students in and have them name some passing strategies and the rules for steps.

Assessment:
- Ask students questions about passing and footwork strategies.
- Have students demonstrate some of the passing strategies.