ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Get to an open space

Soccer Unit | Level 33

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to get to an open space when passing.

IMPORTANCE
Getting to an open space is important because a teammate cannot pass to you without a clear path. If there is a defender between you and your teammate, the ball may be stolen by the defender.

VOCABULARY
Open space: area on the field where the defense is not.

When getting to an open space, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Play Monkey in the Middle. (Divide students into groups of four. One student starts in the middle, the other three form a triangle around him/her. The student in the middle tries to intercept the ball when it is passed back and forth. If the ball is intercepted, the student in the middle switches roles with the student in the triangle. Students forming the triangle can move around the field.)

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Whirlpool. Your goal is to switch spots with a kicker by getting to an open space and successfully receiving the ball.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select two kickers. Both kickers will stand in the center.
• I will select one whirlpool defender. He/she will stand in the middle circle.
• Everyone else will stand on the outer circle and must move in a clockwise motion.
• When I say, “GO!” the kickers will try and pass the ball to a classmate standing in the outer circle.
• If the kicker and classmate make a complete pass, they switch positions.
• If the whirlpool defender blocks a kickers pass, they switch positions.
• Each complete pass must be made to a different classmate.
• We will begin a new game when every student has had a chance at each role.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students that communicating with your classmates is very important to be successful in this game. 
• 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: 
  • Why is getting to an open space important?
  • What is most challenging about getting to an open space and why?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Four Corners. Your goal is to get to an open space to receive a pass and score on goal.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams.
• Before the game begins, come up with a strategy for your team.  
• Each team must start with all students inside their goal.   
• When I say, “GO!” the ball will be thrown into the field and you will have to work with your team to score on any goal.
• You must pass at least once to a teammate before scoring.
• More than one ball may be thrown into the field at a time.
• We will begin a new game each time a team has scored a goal.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • Increase the number of times students must pass to each other before scoring based on athletic ability of the class.
• 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: 
  • Why is getting to an open space important?
  • What is most challenging about getting to an open space and why?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Steal the Ball. Your goal is to get to an open space to receive a pass 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 number (two students from each team).
• When your number is called, run to the center of the field and attack the ball.
• Once you have the ball, you must make one complete pass to your teammate before shooting 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: 
  • Why is getting to an open space important?
  • What is most challenging about getting to an open space and why?