Lesson 4: Speed Bounce

The pupils took part in their fourth lesson of 2011 at Northgate Primary on the 31st of January. The fourth lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to take part in the SPEED BOUNCE. Below are the main Objectives of the lesson.

• To demonstrate a sideways two-footed bounce over a line.
• To be able to measure the agility bounces over 30 secs.
• Explain the importance of lower leg stability and co-ordination in sport and everyday tasks.
• To be able to work effectively alone and within a team.

The pupils took part in a warm-up activity to raise their HEART RATE and to PREPARE themselves for the activities ahead.
The set-up for the warm-up is shown below;

Hoops were placed around the hall and the pupils were asked to get into groups of 3's. In the 3's, the pupils numbered themselves 1, 2 and 3.
Number 1's lead their groups around the hall without touching or jumping in the hoops performing;
- 2 Footed Jumps
- Side Stepping
When CHANGE was called Number 2's then took the lead and then Number 3's. Rotations were done 9 times and CHANGE was called at random times.

A new command was introduced and when the colour of a Hoop was called the pupils lead their team through a Hoop.

The stretches performed were;

Quadricep

Hamstring

Gastrocnemius

Tricep

Deltiod (STRETCH OF THE WEEK)

The group then moved into their first task. The group were then asked to get into groups of 4's and to sit in straight lines in front of me. The group were then introduced to the SPEED BOUNCE. The setup can be seen below for the task.

In 4's, the pupils were given a rounders pole, 2 pupils are sat either end of the pole holding it on the floor and the first pair from each group were stood ready to complete;
- 60 secs of bouncing over the pole.
Once completed the roles were reversed and this was completed twice through.

Concentration when bouncing!

QUESTION:
Did your 2nd score improve?
How can you increase your score?

The group were then shown 2 examples of 2 different techniques and were asked;
QUESTION:
Which one produced the greater number of bounces?
Why did 1 score higher than the other?

Key Points of the Bounce:

• Bounce on your toes.
• Use your hips to twist when bouncing.
• Use the lower legs and keep feet together.
• Arms away from the body for stability.

The group then went back into their groups and performed using the key points from the demonstration for;
- 30 secs of bouncing
The aim was to try and beat their second attempt. Action from the session is seen below;

Twisting of the hips!

30, 31, 32...

To finish the pupils then had a competition in their 4's to see who could get the highest number of bounces.

Is the time running out?



The pupils enjoyed learning and the activities that they took part in! Well done to everybody in the class for the effort and attitude towards the lesson!

Keep CHECKING the blog to see what we are going to be upto over the next couple of weeks!

NEXT WEEK we are looking at the event HIGH STEPPER!

Looking forward to Mondays lesson!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education