Football Season
9/28/2019
Football season has arrived...in more ways than one. Not only is America's beloved sport back in season on a television or field near you, but we started our football and throwing/catching units in Physical Education Class. Now, I know that football isn't for everyone, but the rule follower in me loves the complexity of the game and the need to follow the intricate rules to be successful. There's also that competition component and the teamwork needed to be successful that appeals to me as well. Watching football and yelling from a couch is one thing, but teaching it to kids who may have never even seen a full-game in action is another thing entirely. Challenge accepted.
The most common question I get when announcing that we are starting the football unit is: "Can we play tackle?!?!" I try to explain to them (with a straight face) that playing tackle football, on a gym floor, is just not allowed. Especially since we aren't wearing any sort of padding or even helmets. Luckily, we have some nifty flag football belts that allow the students to play a game and still stay safe. The unit takes off slowly with some basic throwing and catching skills, then proceeds to passing routes and learning the positions. Those students that have played before are encouraged to help teach others who have never heard of an "offensive line" or know what it means to "protect the quarterback." Comments are closed.
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