» Observation and Analysis in GCSE PE (Games Syllabus)

LESSONS

• 7 OBSERVE AND ANALYSE Teaches students the techniques they will use for all the worksheets in this pack.

FOOTBALL

• 9 SHOOTING POWER Students learn the correct techniques for effective shooting.
• 11 BIT OF A DRAG A practical session in which students develop the ability to carry out a drag-back turn, through observation and analysis.
• 13 HEADING FOR GOAL! Students develop their understanding of what contributes to powerful and well-directed heading of the ball.

NETBALL

• 15 QUICK STEPS Students develop the ability to analyse netball footwork through a stimulating practical exercise.
• 17 ON THE ATTACK Through observation and analysis students consider all the options available at a centre pass.
• 19 DON'T PASS IT UP! Observation and analysis help students master the techniques of the chest pass.

RUGBY

• 21 TACKLE THIS The correct technique for tackling is explored in this practical session.
• 23 THE SWITCH Observation and analysis lead students to a thorough understanding of the switch move and when and how to execute it.

HOCKEY

• 25 MAKING CORNERS COUNT Students learn what contributes to effective short and long corners.
• 27 HIT THE TARGET Observation and analysis help students improve their hockey shooting.

BASKETBALL

• 29 ON THE BOUNCE The technique of the bounce pass is examined, with observation and analysis of when it is most effective.
• 31 CATCH IT! The elements of effective rebounding are explored, with students using observation and analysis to underpin their learning.
• 33 FAST BREAK Students discover how effective fast breaks are put together in this enjoyable and instructive lesson.

BADMINTON

• 35 COMPLETELY SMASHING A practical session in which students discover, through observation and analysis, the techniques and situations for the badminton smash.
• 37 DEEP OR SHALLOW? Students use their observational and analytical skills to look at variations in depth of shot.
• 39 BACKHAND CLEAR One of the most difficult shots in badminton is dissected in this practical lesson.

VOLLEYBALL

• 41 ACE SERVE Through observation and analysis students learn the techniques of effective tennis serving in volleyball.
• 43 CAN YOU DIG IT? The correct technique for executing and employing the dig shot is discovered with the help of observation and analysis.
• 45 SIX UP The use of the 'six up' tactic is explored through observation, analysis and on-court practice.

TENNIS

• 47 HOLD YOUR SERVE Observation and analysis lead to an understanding of effective service technique in tennis.
• 49 ON THE VOLLEY This practical session demonstrates the right and wrong way to play a volley at the net.

ROUNDERS

• 51 THE OVERARM THROW Observation and analysis help students understand how to make an effective throw, and when to use it.
• 53 THE DONKEY DROP How the donkey drop bowling technique works, and when to employ it.

CRICKET

• 55 DRIVE OFF! The off drive is examined with the help of observation, analysis, and on-pitch practice.
• 57 BOWLED OVER! Observation and analysis are employed to discover what constitutes an effective cricket bowling action.

SOFTBALL

• 59 HIT THE GROUND Observation and analysis help students learn how to deal with different types of ground ball.
• 61 STRIKE THREE! Students learn how to throw the fast ball through observation, analysis and practice.

APPENDIX

• 62 OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS SHEETS You should distribute copies of these as a double-sided sheet to every student for each of the lessons in this pack.