Officiating your own games
I can referee a game fairly and also rotate around playing positions to enable everyone to experience all roles.
Officiating your own games
I can referee a game fairly and also rotate around playing positions to enable everyone to experience all roles.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: a short, sharp blast on the whistle with good volume is generated by blowing out forcefully.
- Think: choosing when to play advantage and when to blow up for a foul requires quick critical thinking.
- Feel: reversing your officiating decision based on player reactions or pressure makes future decision making very hard.
- Connect: open and proactive communication helps members of both teams understand and react well to decisions.
Keywords
Referee - official in charge of enforcing the rules of the game, responsible for making decisions to ensure fair play
Decisive - having the ability to make clear, firm and quick decisions without hesitation
Review - carefully examining and evaluating strengths and areas for improvement
Common misconception
Pupils may lack confidence when officiating and fear making incorrect decisions. They may also struggle with peer pressure and be tempted to change their decisions.
Encourage pupils to make clear, firm decisions and remind them that mistakes are part of learning. Teach referees to stand by their decisions and use short, clear explanations. Also ensure the players are respectful of those decisions.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Officiating your own games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Officiating your own games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 ball between 8, approx 10 cones, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
