BLOCK PLAN

 

Four Lesson Soccer Unit

The block plan is an outline of a potential progression for the unit.
Links on block plan go to task/game sheets.  The task/game sheets contain teaching points, organization pointers, diagrams and images or video clips.
 
 

Lesson 1 
Tactical Problem:

Using/Creating Space

Lesson focus: Changing direction, eluding defender, changing speeds. 
 

Introductory task/game

Zombie Chase

Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 

Cone Ball

 

Culminating Game: 

Attack  of the Cones!! 


 

 

 
 Lesson 2 
Tactical Problem

Ball Control

Lesson focus:  Retaining and carrying the ball at various speeds

 

Introductory task/game

Cone Heads

Skill/Concept development tasks/games

 

End Ball

 

Culminating Game:

Kings/Queens of the Field 

 

 
 
Lesson 3 
Tactical Problem

Shooting to score on a goal
Lesson focus:  Shooting accurately at a goal using proper shooting technique. Kicking (flicking) the ball in the air will also be taught.

 
Introductory task/game

 

Cone Smack Down!

 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games

 

Partner Passing/ Moving to space

 

Culminating Game: 

Human Foosball
 


 

 		   Lesson 4 
Tactical Problem

Playing the game
Lesson focus: Learning how and when to perform throw-ins, goal kicks and free kicks.

 

Introductory task/game

 

Modified End Ball

 
Skill/Concept development tasks/games
 

Throw, Tap and Pass

 

Culminating Game: 

Four Goal Soccer


 

 
 

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