Kicking and Punting

1. Chapter 24 Kicking and Punting

2. Chapter 24 Key Points Kicking Requires accuracy, body control, point of contact, force and direction Provide a variety of kicking opportunities to develop foundation of kicking skills for use in various games

3. Chapter 24 Key Points Teaching Kicking  Precontrol Level Tasks Children need practice opportunities: In simply making contact with a stationary ball Tapping ball while moving behind it Exploration activities should include: Use of a variety of balls Kicking at large targets for fun Approaching and kicking a stationary ball

4. Chapter 24 Key Points Teaching Kicking (cont) Control Level Tasks Develop tasks that help children: Make consistent contact with ball Kick for accuracy Kick in different directions and various speeds Kick with a partner Contact the ball with different parts of the foot.

5. Chapter 24 Key Points Teaching Kicking (cont) Utilization Level Tasks Focus on accuracy and control in more complex dynamic situations Tasks can involve kicking for accuracy and distance Should be enjoyable challenges involving performing skills on the move and in relation to an opponent

6. Chapter 24 Key Points Teaching Kicking (cont) Proficiency Level Tasks Involve game situation with large number of players, requiring understanding of complex relationships and strategic developments (offense and defense concepts) Box 24-2 and Box 24-3 indicate key observation points for correct/incorrect kicking forms which can be used to evaluate students� developmental level and used as basis for selecting appropriate instructional tasks Progression spiral suggests a sequence for developing kicking

7. Chapter 24 Key Points Teaching Kicking (cont)  Activities found in text Identifies Tasks Identifies Challenges Assessment ideas found throughout chapter